Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, large, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, block in brine, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, from 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Finely chop the lettuce, green onions, and fresh dill. Aim for a consistent, fine chop for all greens.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Transfer the finely chopped lettuce, green onions, and dill into a large wooden or mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Take the block of feta cheese from its brine and crumble it directly over the greens in the bowl. Crushing it by hand will give a better texture than pre-crumbled feta.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle with salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using salad tongs or your hands, gently but thoroughly toss all the ingredients together until the dressing is evenly distributed and the feta is mixed throughout. Serve immediately and enjoy on its own or as a side dish.
⏱️ 3 min
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Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, large, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, block in brine, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, from 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Finely chop the lettuce, green onions, and fresh dill. Aim for a consistent, fine chop for all greens.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Transfer the finely chopped lettuce, green onions, and dill into a large wooden or mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Take the block of feta cheese from its brine and crumble it directly over the greens in the bowl. Crushing it by hand will give a better texture than pre-crumbled feta.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle with salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using salad tongs or your hands, gently but thoroughly toss all the ingredients together until the dressing is evenly distributed and the feta is mixed throughout. Serve immediately and enjoy on its own or as a side dish.
⏱️ 3 min