Dressed Up Greek Style Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Dressed Up Greek Style Salad—a fresh twist on a Mediterranean classic! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, bold red onion, and briny kalamata olives, this salad is a feast for the senses. The addition of crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings extra layers of richness and aroma, while the homemade dressing, a harmonious blend of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and oregano, ties it all together with tangy, herbaceous perfection. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a refreshing side or a satisfying main when paired with grilled chicken or warm pita bread. Perfect for healthy eating and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this salad is bound to be your go-to for quick and delicious meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.75 cup kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables before getting started.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large serving bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all of these to the serving bowl with the romaine lettuce.
Add the kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for added freshness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side or pair with grilled chicken or pita bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.1 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.2 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5411 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1355 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2488 mg | 53% | |
*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.
