Greek lettuce salad - Maroulosalata
Greek lettuce salad, Maroulosalata in Greek, is the king of Mediterranean salads. It embodies the essence of the Mediterranean way of eating featuring the harmony of crisp lettuce, aromatic dill, and a simple tangy dressing, making it the perfect side for any meal all year round.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce*, thinly sliced
- 4-5 spring onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 8-10 olives (optional)
- Salt to taste (optional)
For the lemon dressing
- 1 large lemon, the juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the veggies
- Wash the lettuce under cold water, and then pat the leaves dry on both sides thoroughly before chopping. Chop the lettuce as finely as you like.
- Follow the same procedure for dill and spring onions.
- Add all chopped ingredients to a large serving bowl. Salt to taste (optional).
Make the dressing
- In a jar, stir in the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Shake well to combine the ingredients for a minute.
Assemble the salad & serve
- Just before serving, give the jar containing the dressing one more quick shake and pour it all over the salad. Top with the olives (optional).
- Serve immediately. Use a pair of tongs (or two forks) and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly before serving.
Notes
You may use curly lettuce too. Any kind of lettuce can pair with this recipe.
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