Greek Salad Bowl (Printable)

Crisp romaine with feta, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and 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 Make It:

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 and toss gently to combine.
05 - Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required, just chopping and tossing.
  • The flavors get better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to a picnic.
  • One bowl feels substantial enough for lunch but light enough to serve alongside grilled fish or chicken.
02 -
  • Add the dressing just before serving, not earlier—I learned this the hard way when I dressed a salad an hour early for a dinner party and everything turned into soggy regret.
  • The cold factor is non-negotiable; chill your bowl and even your plates if you have the time, because warm feta loses its creamy texture fast.
03 -
  • If your red onion tastes too sharp, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes before adding to the salad—it mellows the bite just enough.
  • Make extra dressing and use it all week on roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or even as a marinade for chicken.
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