Three Sisters Around The Greek Table- A Cookbook

Traditional Greek Salad

Maroulosalata

(Mah-roo-loh-sah-LAH-tah)

Our dad is a pretty traditional guy, so this is his favourite salad. The secret to this salad is to finely chop the lettuce leaves and use your hands to massage the dressing into the lettuce. This is the perfect salad to serve with Santorini-Style Souvlaki on a Pita. Very refreshing.

preparation 8 minutes

serves 6

1 bunch romaine lettuce, 1lb (500g) chopped 1/4-inch (6mm) thick
1 cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, cut into wedges

FOR THE DRESSING
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Marinated Olives recipe, available in our book

TIP
Substitute romaine lettuce with iceberg lettuce.

Place the finely chopped lettuce in a salad bowl. Add the cucumber and tomatoes.

Combine the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad and use your hands to massage the dressing into the lettuce.
Top the salad with the feta cheese and marinated olives. Serve.