Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
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Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
Description
Maroulosalata consists of shredded romaine hearts paired with sliced green onions and chopped dill, providing layers of fresh, herbaceous notes. The inclusion of feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast that complements the bright lemon-olive oil dressing. The dressing itself is made by vigorously whisking or blending olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified, ensuring smooth coating of the greens.
By tossing the salad hands-on, the dressing breaks down the lettuce slightly, making the texture tender yet retaining crispness. The balance of citrus acidity, herbal freshness, and salty feta makes this salad crisp and vibrant in flavor. It can be served immediately for optimal texture.
Additional optional ingredients like grilled chicken, seafood, chickpeas, or extra vegetables can enhance the salad for more substance or variation. Maroulosalata can be prepped separately with dressing added just before serving to keep the greens crisp. Stored leftovers are best consumed within a few hours of mixing.
Ingredients
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts very thinly sliced into ribbons (about 10 cups
- 5 green onion sliced, or scallions
- 1 dill chopped (about 1/4 cup, bunch
- 4 ounces feta cheese can substitute cow feta, sheep's milk
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- lemon about 3 tablespoons, juice of one large lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper or black pepper
Instructions
- To make the dressing, blend the olive oil, lemon juice and salt/pepper in a food processor or blender, or whisk vigorously in a bowl until it's emulsified. If you're not using it immediately, store it in a jar in the fridge until ready to use and shake it thoroughly before using.
- Place the lettuce, green onions, dill and feta in a large mixing bowl.Pour all of the dressing over the salad and toss it together using your hands to massage the greens and to break down and more evenly distribute the feta.Serve immediately.
Notes
- The salad and the dressing can be prepared up to several hours apart; add dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Optional additions include grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, flaked salmon or tuna, or shrimp for protein.
- Vegetarian options can incorporate chickpeas, cucumber, olives, avocado, tomatoes, or sliced red onion for more variety and color.
- Once dressed, consume the salad within a couple of hours for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1006IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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