Dressed Up Greek Style Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Dressed Up Greek Style Salad—a fresh twist on a Mediterranean classic! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, bold red onion, and briny kalamata olives, this salad is a feast for the senses. The addition of crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings extra layers of richness and aroma, while the homemade dressing, a harmonious blend of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and oregano, ties it all together with tangy, herbaceous perfection. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a refreshing side or a satisfying main when paired with grilled chicken or warm pita bread. Perfect for healthy eating and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this salad is bound to be your go-to for quick and delicious meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 whole English cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.75 cup kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables before getting started.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large serving bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all of these to the serving bowl with the romaine lettuce.

Step 4

Add the kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for added freshness.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side or pair with grilled chicken or pita bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1663.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1697.3

Total Fat 145.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 5410.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 38.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1354.8mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2488.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.9%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 16.2%