Greek Salad Bowl Mediterranean (Printable)

Crisp romaine with feta, olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes in tangy Greek 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 Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
02 - Sprinkle the feta cheese and 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. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes flat, which means you can have lunch on the table faster than you can convince yourself to order takeout.
  • The combination of creamy feta, briny olives, and crisp vegetables creates a flavor balance that feels both indulgent and impossibly light.
  • Every ingredient plays a real role here—there's no filler, just pure Mediterranean straightforwardness.
02 -
  • Never, ever dress this salad more than a few minutes before eating—the lettuce will wilt and the textures collapse into disappointment.
  • The quality of your olive oil and vinegar matters enormously here since they're not hiding under heavy sauces or cooking temperatures; good ingredients make the entire difference.
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce completely dry before chopping—excess water dilutes the dressing and makes everything taste flat.
  • Taste your vinaigrette on a single piece of lettuce before dressing the whole salad; this is your only chance to adjust the seasoning without affecting the entire bowl.
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