Mediterranean Green Salad Bowl (Printable)

Crisp greens, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta tossed with zesty Greek dressing for a light Mediterranean meal.

# What You 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

# Directions:

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, which means you're eating something vibrant and real before hunger gets demanding.
  • The combination of briny olives, creamy feta, and tangy dressing somehow tastes both light and completely satisfying.
  • You can prep everything ahead and dress it fresh, making it perfect for busy days or unexpected guests.
02 -
  • Wet greens will never crisp up no matter how cold your bowl is, so actually take the time to dry them properly—it's the difference between a salad that feels fresh and one that feels soggy.
  • The dressing tastes completely different when you let it sit for five minutes after whisking; the garlic mellows and the flavors marry together in a way that tastes less sharp and more cohesive.
03 -
  • Toast a small handful of pine nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant and scatter them over top just before serving—they add a richness that makes people ask if you've changed something.
  • Rub your salad bowl with a cut garlic clove before adding greens; it's subtle but it changes everything, adding another layer of flavor without being obvious.
Go Back