What is a traditional Greek salad made of?
Lettuce finely shredded
Scallions + Red Onion – just to give it a little punch and bring out a subtle onion flavor. A lot of greek salads have TONS OF red onions which are delicious but I find a little too overpowering when they are in abundance. So I like to do more scallions and then a sprinkling of red onion for color.
Cherry Tomatoes – mandatory addition!
Feta – I always buy the kind that comes in the brine. It has way more flavor and you can control the size of the chunks
Persian Cucumbers – I love these and stock them regularly because my daughter is obsessed with them. But truly, any chopped cucumber would be great
Fresh herbs – I opted for mint and dill as they play beautifully off all these other flavors. Basil would also be incredible in this recipe
A homemade vinaigrette – olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano. Simple and festive for this recipe!
What is the difference between a Greek and Mediterranean salad?
A Greek salad is the epitome of a classic Mediterranean dish, featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese and a simple vinaigrette dressing. Think of a Greek salad like an extra boost of flavor – it’s always bright and flavorful, but not too complicated. On the other hand, a Mediterranean salad typically features more than just greens with proteins like fish and chicken added in for extra protein as well as additional veggies like red onions or bell peppers for crunch. It can also often contains grains such as quinoa or farro for added texture and complexity.
What lettuce is Greek salad made of?
Romaine Lettuce – always finely shredded. Its the only way to go here!
- 1 head romaine lettuce finely shredded
- 4 scallions finely shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1¼ cup feta cut into small dice
- 2 Persian cucumbers small dice
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped
For the Greek Vinaigrette
- This salad (without the Greek Vinaigrette) will keep for up to 4 days when stored in an air-tight container. When ready to eat pour the dressing over and toss before serving.
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