Fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, crisp red onions, green peppers, romaine lettuce, savoury olives and crumbled feta cheese all tossed in a homemade lemony Greek salad dressing makes for the most perfect Greek salad. This refreshing classic salad takes just a few minutes to prep and toss together.
I love Greek food and I love salad… so it goes without saying that I love Greek salad. In fact, it is probably my favourite salad of all time. For starters, I could eat olives and feta cheese all day. I eat olives… out of the container… with a spoon… So, how can I say no to a salad that contains all of my favourites?
“This is the most delicious salad – fresh and wonderful-tasting. FYI, lettuce can very much be a part of any greek salad – if you want it to. We like lettuce in my family and I often add it.
What is in Greek Salad?
- grape tomatoes – or cherry tomatoes.
- red onion
- cucumber
- green pepper
- Kalamata olives
- feta cheese
- romaine lettuce – lettuce is usually not in authentic and traditional Greek salad. I like to add a little to add some more body to the salad. Plus, I like the extra crunch.
- Greek dressing – Greek salad dressing is easy to make at home with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add some protein and make a full meal out of this salad. One of my favourites is sliced up grilled souvlaki chicken skewers on top.
How to Make the Best Greek Salad
- Prep and combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, green peppers, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, make the lemon Greek salad dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add more black pepper to taste.
A Proper Greek Salad (No Vinaigrette! No Lettuce!)
FAQ
What is a traditional Greek salad made of?
Why does Greek salad not have lettuce?
What is the difference between a Greek and Mediterranean salad?
What does Greek salad dressing contain?
Does Greek salad have lettuce?
The pieces are left large and no other ingredients are added; traditional Greek salad does not contain lettuce. Of course, if you’ve ever seen it on a restaurant menu (haven’t we all?), you know there are many types of Greek salads and the definition is subject to interpretation.
Can lettuce be cooked?
Yes, lettuce can be consumed cooked, patients with chronic kidney disease should preferably consume this food cooked, as it is a source of potassium, a nutrient that in excess in kidney patients can cause complications.
How do you make a Greek salad with Romaine lettuce?
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives and feta cheese. In a small bowl, make the lemon Greek salad dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add more black pepper to taste. Make it in advance.
What is the best Greek salad?
Capers are salty, tangy, and have a slight lemon flavor. Feta. Large chunks of feta is the creamy addition that takes this salad to the next level and makes it the best Greek salad recipe. Tip! Use feta in brine, not the pre-crumbled feta. The crumbled type is much drier and doesn’t have as much flavor. Greek Salad Dressing.