Chic to Be Greek Salad from Salad Creations
Elevate your salad game with the "Chic to Be Greek Salad" from Salad Creations, a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the perfect base for fresh cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. This colorful combination is brought to life with a homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, red wine vinegar, aromatic oregano, and a hint of garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light meal or a stunning side dish. Packed with classic Greek ingredients, it's a healthy, flavorful option for lunch or dinner. Serve it on its own or pair it with grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost! Make this irresistible Greek salad your go-to for a quick taste of the Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the Romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or halved rounds, depending on your size preference. Add to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Place them in the salad bowl along with the lettuce and cucumber.
Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3925 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 810 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1164 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
