Mediterranean Diet Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette—a vibrant and nutritious dish bursting with fresh flavors! Crisp romaine lettuce forms the perfect base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion add layers of color and crunch. Briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese deliver authentic Mediterranean flair. The star of the show is the zesty homemade vinaigrette, crafted from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and dried oregano for a tangy, herbaceous finish. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side to grilled meats, this wholesome, 20-minute recipe is a must-try for anyone embracing the Mediterranean diet or seeking a fresh, flavorful salad option.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 minced Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 5

Pit and slice the Kalamata olives, then add them to the salad.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together to combine evenly.

Step 9

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mediterranean Diet Classic Lettuce Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1313.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1179.1

Total Fat 104.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 4940.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 22.6g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 790.2mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 2025.2mg	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: 76.5%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 16.2%