Greek Salad Bowl Mediterranean (Print Version)

Refreshing Mediterranean bowl with crisp vegetables, feta, olives, and tangy vinaigrette.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese & Olives

05 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Greek Vinaigrette

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
02 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and halved Kalamata olives over the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
05 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, perfect for when you need lunch that doesn't feel like a compromise.
  • The vinaigrette is tangy and alive, making even humble romaine taste like something worth savoring.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so everyone at the table can dig in without questions.
02 -
  • Never dress a salad more than five minutes before eating it, or the lettuce will surrender to sadness and start to wilt.
  • If you're making this ahead for later, keep the vinaigrette separate and assemble everything just before serving—your future self will thank you.
03 -
  • Keep your salad bowl cold by running it under cold water and drying it just before assembly—this tiny gesture keeps everything crisp longer.
  • If you find yourself without Kalamata olives, use whatever olives you have; the spirit of the dish survives the substitution.
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