Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad with Dill and Lemon)
Maroulosalata is a traditional Greek lettuce salad that is made with finely shredded romaine, fresh dill, green onions, and a lemon-olive oil salad dressing. This ten-minute recipe has a clean, fresh flavor that pairs perfectly with any dinner recipe!
Servings: 4 Side Salads
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 large heads romaine lettuce finely shredded
- 4–5 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh dill finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint optional, finely chopped
- ½ cup feta or vegan feta cheese crumbled
Ladolemono Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 1–2 lemons
- 1–2 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Remove any damaged romaine leaves. Then you want to cut the lettuce into thin strips. I do this by starting at the base and cutting off the stem. Then I slice in thin shreds, working my way up to the green part of the lettuce.
- Prepare the herbs: Slice the green onions into small slices. Finely chop the fresh dill (and the optional mint if you are using it)
- Make the dressing: Vigorously mix the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic, salad, and pepper to emulsify the ingredients. You can do this with a whisk or in a mason jar with the lid tightly screwed on.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Gently massage the dressing with the lettuce. Season with lemon, salt, and pepper, and top with crumbled feta or vegan feta. Serve immediately.
Notes
Maroulosalata is best eaten within an hour of making it. After that, the lettuce starts to break down and become watery. If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container for up to one day.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1981IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg