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Maroulosalata - A Simple Greek Lettuce Salad

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 4 Filed Under: Best Winter Salads, Green Salad Recipes, Low Carb Salads, Paleo Salads, Salad Index, Salad Recipes By Ingredient, Salads by Diet, Salads by Season, Vegan Salads

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Maroulosalata is a super simple Greek-style lettuce salad that is full of zingy lemon flavour and crunch. An ideal weekday salad that pairs with everything you can imagine! 

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Maroulosalata in a white platter with fresh dill, dried oregano, cut lemons & olive oil on the side.

Maroulosalata is a Greek lettuce salad - in Greek, lettuce is marouli (μαρούλι), and salad is salata (σαλάτα), hence Maroulosalata which translates to Lettuce Salad.

Traditionally this salad is made with crisp, thinly shredded lettuce, green onions and dill with a simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. But there are also versions that may include cucumber, feta and olives. 

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  1. You Will Need
  2. Flavourful Additions
  3. How To Make It 
  4. Serving Suggestions 🍽
  5. Tips and Questions
  6. More Green Salad Recipes to Try
  7. Recipe Card

You Will Need

LABELLED INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR MAROULOSALATA

Flavourful Additions

This salad is loaded with bright and fresh flavours as it is. But feel free to add any of the following ingredients to bolster it even more:

  • English cucumber: thinly slice it into half moons for a crunchy bite.
  • Feta cheese: add a chunk of feta cheese on top. Sheep’s milk feta is highly recommended, with some dried oregano sprinkled on top.
  • Kalamata olives: meaty, briny kalamata olives add another layer of flavour.
  • Other herbs: such as mint, tarragon or basil

How To Make It 

Step 1 - Prepare Ingredients

Gently wash the lettuce, green onions and dill in a colander under cold running water in the sink. 

WASHING MAROULOSALATA INGREDIENTS IN A COLANDER IN SINK

Remove any damaged or wilted leaves from the lettuce, then either pat dry with a clean towel or spin dry in a salad spinner.

DRYING MAROULOSALATA INGREDIENTS IN SALAD SPINNER

Cut off the core of the lettuce, then roughly shred.

SHREDDING LETTUCE ON A WOODEN CHOPPING BOARD WITH A KNIFE

Trim and wash the green onions then slice thinly.

SLICING GREEN ONIONS ON A WOODEN CHOPPING BOARD WITH KNIFE

Wash the dill, shake and pat dry, discard the stems and chop finely.

CHOPPING DILL ON A WOODEN CHOPPING BOARD WITH KNIFE

Step 2- Shake Up the Dressing

Place all the dressing ingredients in a glass container, season.
Shake well until well combined and emulsified.

SHAKEN LEMON DRESSING IN A GLASS JAR WITH CUT LEMONS ON THE SIDE

Step 3 - Assemble the Salad

Put everything in a large mixing bowl, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. 

MAROULOSALATA INGREDIENTS IN A WHITE BOWL WITH CUT LEMONS & OLIVE OIL ON THE SIDE

Pour over the dressing and toss well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.

TOSSING MAROULOSALATA IN A WHITE BOWL TO COMBINE

Arrange in a salad bowl and serve immediately or make up the salad, refrigerate and dress just before serving.

Maroulosalata in a white platter with fresh dill, dried oregano, cut lemons & olive oil on the side.

Serving Suggestions 🍽

Another great all round salad that can be served with all meats, poultry, fish and seafood. It also pairs well with many cooking styles, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Morroccan. Try it with..

  • Lamb kofta or Greek keftedakia (meatballs)
  • Spicy grilled fish such as snapper or barramundi 
  • Vegetable tagine or lamb stew 

Tips and Questions

What is the Best Lettuce to Use in This Salad?

We will usually make this salad with crisp cos or romaine lettuce as it holds up beautifully, and as we had a bumper crop of baby romaine lettuce this week we thought the timing was perfect. 

Which Lettuce is Better for You?

The answer is cos or romaine lettuce; it is the most nutritious lettuce compared to red leaf, green leaf, butterhead (Boston and bib) and iceberg, as it delivers more folate, potassium, beta carotene and lutein

Can It Be Made Ahead?

Yes, Maroulosalata can easily be prepared in advance as long as you dress it just before serving - NOT BEFORE.

Make Ahead Tips

If you are making Maroulosalata ahead of time, please follow these steps: 

  • Prepare the lettuce, herbs and green onion but make sure that they are all thoroughly dry before storing them in a container or bowl in the fridge.
  • Make up the dressing and keep it in a sealed glass container in the fridge. 
  • Then just before serving, pour the dressing on top of the salad and toss well so that everything is well coated with the dressing. 

How To Meal Prep It for Weekday Lunches 

  • Start off with superdry lettuce leaves and herbs; salad spinners are ideal for this alternatively dry them in a clean tea-towel. 
  • Cut up the vegetables and herbs and toss them together.
  • Portion the vegetables into individual containers and place the dressing into small separate containers.
  • Keep it refrigerated until you are ready to eat it, then simply pour over the dressing and toss it together. 
  • For added protein, try adding grilled chicken or steak, tinned tuna or salmon, or as a vegan option, falafel or some chickpeas/garbanzo beans work well.

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FRENCH GREEN SALAD
ROMAINE AVOCADO SALAD WITH VEGAN CAESAR DRESSING ON WHITE PLATTER WITH NAVY LINEN NAPKIN
ROMAINE AVOCADO SALAD

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Maroulosalata in a white platter with fresh dill, dried oregano, cut lemons & olive oil on the side.

Maroulosalata – A Simple Greek Lettuce Salad

Maroulosalata is a super simple Greek style lettuce salad that is full of zingy lemon flavour and crunch. An ideal weekday salad that pairs with everything you can imagine! 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: lemon vinaigrette, lettuce
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: dairy free, Keto, Low Carb, nut free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian,, Whole30
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Ingredients
For the salad
  • 4 cups cos or romaine lettuce shredded
  • ½ cup green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup dill chopped
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
For the vinaigrette
  • 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsps lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried Greek
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Instructions
  • Gently wash the lettuce, green onions and dill in a colander under cold running water in the sink.
  • Remove any damaged or wilted leaves from the lettuce, cut off the core then shred.
  • Trim and wash the green onions then slice thinly.
  • Wash the dill, shake and pat dry, discard the stems and chop finely.
  • Place all the dressing ingredients in a glass container, season.
  • Shake well until well combined and emulsified.
  • Put everything in a large mixing bowl, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Pour over the dressing and toss well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
  • Arrange in a salad bowl and serve immediately or make up the salad, refrigerate and dress just before serving.

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4445IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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