Maroulosalata Salad
This Maroulosalata salad is a healthy Greek dish that combines crisp greens, creamy feta, and toasted pine nuts, making it a flavorful and easy Maroulosalata recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 head Radicchio, chopped (about 1.5 cups)
- ½ bunch Dill, chopped (about 1/4–1/3 cup)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup Pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 7 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- ¼–1/3 cup Water (to thin dressing, if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, radicchio, dill, and green onions. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a blender, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and half of the feta cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the dressing feels too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time and blend again until your desired consistency is reached.
- Toast the pine nuts: Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add the pine nuts, and stir frequently for 2–3 minutes until they are fragrant and golden brown. Remove from heat to cool.
- Assemble the salad: Add the cooled pine nuts to the salad bowl, drizzle the prepared dressing over the greens, and toss until evenly coated.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining crumbled feta cheese and additional dill (if desired) on top for a final layer of flavor.
- Serve fresh: Enjoy immediately for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
If needed, you can substitute goat cheese for feta or swap pine nuts with toasted almonds for a nut allergy-friendly version without sacrificing flavor.