Mediterranean Green Salad Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Crisp spring greens with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta in zesty Greek dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Base

01 - 5 cups spring mix (baby lettuces, arugula, spinach)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
05 - 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

→ Greek Dressing

07 - 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
13 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the Greek dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfectly balances the salty tang of feta with briny Kalamata olives.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a crowd-pleasing option.
02 -
  • Wait until the very last moment to dress the salad to keep the spring mix crisp and fresh.
  • Always use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the most authentic Mediterranean flavor profile.
  • Double-check individual ingredient labels for allergens, specifically the feta for milk and Dijon for mustard.
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