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    Home » Salads » Traditional Greek Lettuce Salad- Maroulosalata

    Traditional Greek Lettuce Salad- Maroulosalata

    Last updated September 23, 2021. Originally posted February 27, 2021 By Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves. 10 Comments.

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    This is the traditional greek lettuce salad - maroulosalata. It is fresh, delicious, simple to make, and a great side to pasta or anything roasted or grilled.

    A bowl with greek green salad-maroulosalata, on a cloth napkin.

    How to make this maroulosalata

    For a fresh and lovely greek lettuce salad-maroulosalata, you need few ingredients.

    • Romaine lettuce hearts: Crisp, succulent, and crunchy with a mild, slightly bitter taste, the base of this salad.
    • Scallions: Sharp, with a little spicy, peppery flavor, they are milder than regular onions.
    • Dill: The fragrant herb is a must for this salad.
    • English cucumber: Mild, not bitter, and almost sweet with a thin edible skin.
    • Extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar: It would not be a Greek salad without them!
    Lettuce leaves, scallions and dill in a red colander.
    A glass with olive oil, red wine vinegar and a spoon with coarse sea salt.

    Make the greek lettuce salad dressing

    In a bowl, whisk ⅓ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 4 tbsp red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.

    Prepare the greens

    Choose two tender and crunchy romaine lettuce hearts.

    After washing leaves very well, let them drain in a colander and dry them on a paper towel. You can also use a salad spinner.

    Chop lettuce in thin strips.

    Slice the scallions-greens included.

    Slice cucumber into coins. I like to keep the skin on. Roughly chop the dill sprigs.

    Place all in a large salad bowl, and toss well with the dressing. Garnish with olives and few small dill sprigs. Serve immediately.

    A bowl with greek green salad.
    • For a great crunchy maroulosalata, the lettuce must be well dried.
    • Although it is best to chop the lettuce right before serving, you can cut it ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few hours.
    • This greek lettuce salad should be consumed immediately after you dress it; otherwise, the lettuce will soften.
    • Scallions must be fresh and tender because the whole veggie is used, whites, and greens.
    • If you prefer a lemon dressing, replace the vinegar with lemon.

    You may also like:

    • The traditional Greek peasant salad - horiatiki has ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, extra virgin olive oil, and feta cheese. 
    • This black-eyed peas salad is fresh and fragrant and has a Mediterranean vibe. 

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    A bowl with greek green salad.

    Traditional Greek Lettuce Salad - Maroulosalata

    by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
    This traditional greek lettuce salad - maroulosalata is fresh, delicious, and a great side to pasta or anything roasted or grilled.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Salad
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4
    Calories 180 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 romaine lettuce hearts
    • 4 scallions
    • 4-5 dill sprigs plus some extra for garnish
    • 1 English cucumber
    • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • sea salt
    • 6-7 olives for garnish-optional

    Instructions
     

    • Wash lettuce leaves very well, let them drain in a colander, and dry them on a paper towel. You can also use a salad spinner. 

    Prepare the greens

    • Chop lettuce in thin strips. Slice the scallions-greens included.
      Slice cucumber into coins. I like to keep the skin on. Roughly chop the dill sprigs. 

    Make the dressing

    • In a bowl, whisk well ⅓ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.

    Assemble

    • Place all in a large salad bowl, and toss well with the dressing. Garnish with olives and few small dill sprigs. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1495IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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