American Greek Salad with Lettuce
A crisp and refreshing American twist on the classic Greek salad, featuring romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese tossed in a tangy homemade dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1/4 cup store-bought olive oil and vinegar dressing
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
2 T lemon juice
2 tsp. capers, chopped
1 tsp. caper brine from the jar
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cucumbers, bite-sized pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup green pepper, thin slivers (optional)
2 T thinly sliced green onion (optional)
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Crisp the lettuce in ice water for 5 min, then dry thoroughly.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together and let stand.
- Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and optional vegetables. Crumble feta and halve olives.
- In a large bowl, toss lettuce and vegetables with desired amount of dressing.
- Gently add feta and olives, toss briefly. Garnish and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For best results, ensure lettuce is completely dry before dressing.
- Dress the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 121 calories
- Sugar: 3.2 grams sugar
- Sodium: 283 milligrams sodium
- Fat: 9.5 grams fat
- Carbohydrates: 6.6 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber: 2.2 grams fiber
- Protein: 4 grams protein
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