Mediterranean Green Salad Bowl (Printable)

Crisp 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 - 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
05 - 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Greek Dressing

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

# How to Cook:

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 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, perfect for those days when cooking feels like a luxury you don't have time for.
  • The salty olives and briny feta mean you're getting restaurant-quality flavors from your own kitchen without the effort.
  • It's genuinely refreshing—crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and that tangy dressing make you feel nourished rather than deprived.
02 -
  • Never dress a salad this way more than 5 minutes before eating—the greens go from crisp to sad faster than you'd think, and all that work undoes itself.
  • If you're making this ahead for meal prep, keep the dressing separate and add it right before you eat; everything else stays perfectly fresh in the fridge for days.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of dressing and store it in a jar in the fridge for up to a week—it's brilliant over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or even simple white beans.
  • Pat your cucumber and tomatoes dry before adding them if they seem particularly wet; extra moisture is the enemy of a crisp salad.
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