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Maroulosalata is a classic Greek green salad prepared with finely chopped lettuce and plenty of fresh herbs.
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5 from 15 votes

Maroulosalata, a Greek lettuce salad

A classic Greek green salad prepared with finely chopped lettuce and plenty of fresh herbs.
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Light meal, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Helen Bitzas

Equipment

  • Salad spinner

Ingredients

  • 1 large head curly lettuce, you can use romaine if you prefer
  • 1 large cucumber, washed, and cut into small chunks
  • 4-6 spring (green) onions, chopped

For the vinaigrette:

  • 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped, flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 small basil leaf, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Greek olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
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Instructions

  • Wash your lettuce thoroughly and remove any brown or wilted leaves.  Drain your lettuce. A salad spinner is very helpful here.
  • When your lettuce is dried, you are ready to chop it.  Using a sharp knive, take a few lettuce leaves at a time (piled on top of each other) and start to cut the lettuce into bite-sized strips, a few centimeters wide.  Place in a large bowl.
  • To the lettuce add your cucumber pieces and your chopped green onion.
    1 large cucumber, washed, and cut into small chunks, 4-6 spring (green) onions, chopped
  • In a jar with a well-fitted lid, combine all of your vinaigrette ingredients. Shake well until combined and right before you are ready to serve your salad, pour as much of the vinaigrette over it.  Mix well.
    3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced, 3 tbsp finely chopped, flat-leaf parsley, 1 small basil leaf, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup Greek olive oil, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Enjoy, and serve with feta if desired.

Notes

If you're not vegan, or following the lenten fast; this salad is excellent with a side of feta on the side, or sprinkled on top

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7095IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg