Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad (Printable)

Crisp romaine lettuce with fresh dill, mint, and bright lemon-olive oil dressing. A vibrant Greek classic ready in minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, finely shredded
02 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Finely shred the leaves and place them in a large salad bowl.
02 - Add the sliced scallions, diced cucumber, chopped dill, and mint to the bowl with the lettuce.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of mint and dill creates an aromatic brightness that wakes up your entire palate
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat but tastes like something that required much more effort
  • The dressing perfectly balances sharp lemon against rich olive oil, making every bite addictive
02 -
  • Dry lettuce is nonnegotiable here since dressing slides right off wet leaves and pools at the bottom of your bowl
  • The herbs should be chopped finely enough that you get both flavors in every forkful without overwhelming bites of just one herb
03 -
  • Use a salad spinner or shake your lettuce vigorously in a kitchen towel because residual water is the enemy of flavor
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just a few minutes before serving so the herbs have time to release their oils