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Greek Salad with Parmesan
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Greek salad, brimming with crisp vegetables and tangy feta cheese, elevated by the nutty richness of Parmesan. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for grilled meats, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Did you know that Greek salad, or Horiatiki, has roots in the rustic cuisine of Greece, where it was traditionally made with whatever fresh produce was available? Enjoy this timeless dish that brings a taste of the sun-soaked Greek islands to your table!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce
- 4 cups, chopped
- Cucumber
- 1 large, diced
- Tomatoes
- 2 medium, diced
- Red onion
- 1/2, thinly sliced
- Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup, pitted
- Feta cheese
- 1 cup, crumbled
- Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup, grated
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly without bruising them.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional oregano or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Enjoy the fresh flavors!
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 220 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 3g
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