Mediterranean Green Salad Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 5 cups spring mix (baby lettuces, arugula, spinach)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Greek Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy, requiring only 15 minutes of preparation.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, catering to various dietary needs.
  • The homemade Greek dressing provides a bright, tangy finish that elevates simple vegetables.
02 -
  • Always check the packaging of your olives as they may be processed in facilities with nuts.
  • Wait until the very last moment to dress the salad to prevent the delicate spring mix from wilting.
  • Use the freshest cherry tomatoes you can find for the best burst of sweetness.
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