Description
This Mediterranean Salad is a fresh, vibrant mix of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, and crunchy croutons, all tossed in a tangy homemade creamy Greek dressing. It’s perfect as a side dish or topped with protein for a full meal.
Ingredients
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Persian cucumbers (or English cucumber), sliced
Sliced pepperoncini
Red onion, thinly sliced
Pitted Kalamata olives
Feta cheese, crumbled
Garlic herb croutons
Freshly cracked black pepper
Creamy Mediterranean Dressing:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Optional Homemade Croutons:
Day-old sourdough or French bread, cubed
Olive oil
Dried basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Adjust olive oil for desired consistency. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- In a large bowl, add chopped Romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, pepperoncini, and feta cheese.
- Just before serving, add garlic herb croutons.
- Toss with dressing or serve with dressing on the side to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, steak, or chickpeas for a protein boost.
- Try other veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or broccoli.
- Mix in grains like quinoa, orzo, or farro for a hearty salad.
- Top with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, or artichokes for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Store dressing and croutons separately for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg