Greek Green Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Greek Green Salad, a refreshing twist on the classic Mediterranean favorite! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny Kalamata olives, this colorful salad is topped with creamy crumbled feta for the perfect balance of flavors. A zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant dried oregano ties it all together, making every bite a burst of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and healthy salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side for grilled meats, or a show-stopping addition to your dinner spread. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra touch of flavor and serve immediately for a taste of Greece anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and toss the slices into the salad.
Add the Kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.2 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3653 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2483 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.
