Description
A vibrant, crunchy chopped Greek salad where every ingredient is cut into small, uniform pieces to ensure every bite is flavorful. This quick, meal-prep friendly salad is perfect for a healthy Mediterranean lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 12 cups)
- 2 medium English cucumbers, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
- 1 small red onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup green olives or Kalamata olives, sliced (about 80g)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 120g)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, and red onion into small, uniform ½-inch chunks. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly without bruising the lettuce.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss one more time to distribute it throughout the salad.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (store dressing separately if meal prepping).
Notes
For best results, chop all vegetables into uniform ½-inch pieces so every bite has a mix of flavors. Use high-quality feta made from sheep’s milk for the best flavor. If meal prepping, store the dressing separately and toss the salad just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp. Do not freeze this salad as the lettuce will become mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Greek salad, chopped salad, healthy lunch, meal prep, Mediterranean diet, quick salad, vegetarian, gluten-free option