Fresh Mediterranean bowl with crisp vegetables, feta, olives, and homemade Greek vinaigrette ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Cheese & Olives
05 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
→ Greek Vinaigrette
07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
02 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and halved Kalamata olives evenly over the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
05 - Present immediately for optimal freshness and textural contrast.
