Maroulosalata is a simple Greek Lettuce Salad, the perfect healthy side dish to serve with grilled seafood, moussaka or roast lamb.
Our Maroulosalata recipe is prepared with chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumbers, fresh herbs like dill and mint, a lemon and olive oil dressing and then topped with feta cheese and kalamata olives.
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How To Make Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad
The name maroulosalata is literally Greek for “lettuce salad” (marouli = lettuce, salata = salad). It’s a dish so straightforward in name that you instantly know what’s inside.
Unlike horiatiki (Greek village salad), maroulosalata is not ancient, it became popular in Greece in the 20th century, when lettuce varieties like romaine became more common thanks to modern agriculture.
In Greece, maroulosalata is especially popular in spring and early summer, when lettuce is tender and sweet. It often appears on Easter tables alongside roast lamb.
The classic dressing is just extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper, letting the freshness of the greens shine. Authentic recipes almost always include fresh dill and green onions for brightness. Some regions also add parsley or mint for extra fragrance.
In Greece, maroulosalata is typically served alongside grilled meats, fish, or vegetarian mains. It’s the perfect palate cleanser and a crunchy counterpoint to rich and fatty comfort food dishes.
The simplest Greek Lettuce Salad recipes simply feature chopped lettuce, herbs, scallions and the lemony dressing. If you’re keen on enjoying this salad as a main course for lunch we suggest topping it with crumbled feta cheese and sliced olives.
Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Romaine Hearts thinly sliced
- 0.5 English Cucumber chopped
- 4 Scallions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Dill finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Mint finely chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Fresh Oregano chopped
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives sliced
Instructions
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until emulsified. Set aside.
- Combine all of the remaining salad ingredients together in a large bowl and top with the dressing. Toss together to coat.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives then serve.
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