Simple Greek Salad Recipe
Kickstart your taste buds with this sensational Greek Salad recipe! Skip the conventional lettuce and drench your palate in the symphony of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and oregano. Plus, the crunch factor kicks up a notch courtesy of romaine lettuce!
Experience a mouthwatering adventure with some slow-cooked lamb or ranch into an invigorating Greek feast as a starter to your meal! Here's the lowdown on this sunny salad:
- Servings: 6-8 hearty portions
- Difficulty Level: Breezy & Easy
- Preparation Time: Approximately 45 minutes
Gather the Goodies:
- 1 Medium head of romaine lettuce, shredded, washed, and dried
- 2 Medium-sized tomatoes, de-seeded, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 English cucumber, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, and halved
- 1/2 a Red onion, finely sliced
- 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed Lemon juice or more, to taste
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Fresh oregano, finely chopped or 1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher salt, adjust as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (approximately 2 1/2 ounces)
Method:
- Throw the lettuce into a large mixing bowl followed by tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and onion. Set it aside for now.
- Combine the oil, lemon juice, measured oregano, measured salt, black pepper, and, whisk it up! Drizzle this tangy delight onto your salad and give it a vigorous toss.
- Taste your masterpiece and season according to your taste buds. Add more lemon juice, salt, or black pepper if needed. Sprinkle the feta cheese on top, and dive right in!
Pairs deliciously with these zestiest lamb dishes:
- Braised Lamb Shanks with Aromatic Spices: Savor the melt-in-your-mouth lamb shanks in a flavor-packed broth made with spices like cardamom, turmeric, and cloves.
- Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce: Savor your taste buds with a bold, rich sauce of lamb shanks slow-cooked in red wine and tomatoes with rosemary.
- Slow-Cooked Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder: Ignite your senses with the exotic flavors of Mediterranean spices slowly roasted onto succulent lamb shoulder.
Experience bliss on a plate with this one-of-a-kind Greek Salad!
Enjoy a cultural twist with crumbled feta cheese on top of your Greek Salad, or explore zestier lamb dishes like slow-cooked lamb shoulder for a taste that yields an unforgettable dining experience. Aside from the recipe instructions, here's an interesting fact: Romaine lettuce not only adds a crunch factor but also increases the salad's yield, ensuring hearty portions for 6-8 individuals.
