Looking for a refreshing salad recipe? Here’s a healthy Greek salad recipe by Clean & Delicious. It is loaded with romaine lettuce, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, olives, and feta cheese. Traditional Greek salad recipes do not have lettuce, but it gives a nice crunch to your salad. The homemade dressing has rich, tangy, and bright flavors that pair perfectly with all the ingredients. It is definitely way better than store-bought ones.
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This colorful salad is bursting with flavors and has different pleasing textures that will leave you wanting more. It can be served as is or with grilled chicken or salmon. If you want to add some greens to your meals, this is a perfect choice.
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Easy Greek Salad Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 cup of red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 1 cup of cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) – drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup of kalamata olives (sliced in half)
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese (crumbled)
For the Greek salad dressing:
- 1 clove of garlic (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
How to Make Greek Salad
Step 1:
In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, then layer the veggies, chickpeas, sliced kalamata olives, and feta cheese on top.
Step 2:
In a small jar, add crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar. Whisk until well combined. Next, slowly whisk in extra virgin olive oil, then season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 3:
Once it is ready to serve, drizzle some of the dressing over the top. Gently toss all the ingredients to mix. Make a taste test. Add more dressing if needed. Serve and enjoy! If you have leftover dressing, store it in an air-tight container in the fridge. It can last up to 5 days.
Healthy Greek Salad Recipe
