Greek Isles Salad
Transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched Mediterranean with this refreshing Greek Isles Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and tangy red onion. This classic salad is elevated with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and fragrant dried oregano. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy and healthy recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish to grilled meats or seafood. Serve it fresh with a slice of crusty bread or warm pita for a true taste of Greece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and transfer it to a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl along with the Kalamata olives.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste. Optionally, pair with crusty bread or grilled pita for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.3 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 4551 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1086 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 998 mg | 21% | |
*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.
