Get ready for a delicious salad that’s super easy to make! You can whip up a big batch of the tangy vinaigrette and enjoy it all week long. This recipe is vegetarian, but if you want to add some protein, consider throwing in some grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for a plant-based boost!
The Best Greek Salad
Ingredients
**For the Greek Salad:**
- 3 cups of shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 2 large tomatoes about 2 cups, chopped
- 1 large English cucumber about 1 1/2 cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pita chips
**For the Dressing:**
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon white wine or red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 medium lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Start by prepping your salad ingredients! Slice the lettuce thinly, dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into small cubes, halve the Kalamata olives, and slice the red onion.
- Now, let’s make the salad dressing. In a mason jar, combine olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Cover the jar and shake well.
- Grab a large bowl and place the lettuce in it.
- Layer the tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onions, feta, and pita chips on top of the lettuce.
- Drizzle as much or as little dressing as you like over the salad.
- Toss everything together using large salad spoons or tongs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful salad!