Easy Greek Salad with Lettuce 

Easy Greek Salad with Lettuce 🇬🇷🥗

A crisp, refreshing twist on classic Greek salad—with crunchy lettuce for extra texture! Ready in 10 minutes.

Ingredients

(Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main)

For the Salad:

• 4 cups chopped romaine or butter lettuce

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 English cucumber, diced (or 2 Persian cucumbers)

• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup pepperoncini (optional, for tangy heat)

For the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep Veggies:

   • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and pepperoncini.

2. Make Dressing:

   • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble & Serve:

   • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.

   • Top with feta cheese (don’t toss after adding—it’ll crumble too much).

   • Enjoy immediately!

Tips & Swaps

• Protein Boost: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.

• No Lettuce? Use classic Greek salad style (just omit lettuce).

• Make Ahead: Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

Perfect with pita bread or as a side to grilled meats! 🌿🧀