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Classic Mediterranean Salad

Classic Mediterranean Salad That Bursts with Flavor

This Classic Mediterranean Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients and flavors, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 large Cucumber Sliced into half-moons
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Sliced into rings
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumpled
  • 1 cup Croutons Added just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs Mixed (Parsley, Dill, Basil, Oregano)
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese Finely grated

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the Romaine Lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumbers. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, whisking until smooth.
  4. Slowly whisk in red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  5. Add dried herbs, honey, and Parmesan cheese to the dressing, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Combine the kalamata olives and crumbled feta with the lettuce in the salad bowl.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Top with croutons just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving for best results. Store leftovers undressed in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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