Greek Caesar Salad
A lovely, simple salad with Greek flavors.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
DRESSING:
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
SALAD:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¾ cup halved kalamata olives
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- croutons (optional)
Instructions
PREPARE THE DRESSING:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Cover and chill for up to 2 days.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, olives, onion and cheese. Add enough dressing to coat the lettuce, tossing gently. Sprinkle with croutons, and serve with remaining dressing on the side.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include the (optional) croutons.
- If serving this recipe as GLUTEN-FREE, leave off the croutons and make sure you're using a brand of mayonnaise that is known to be GF.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9215IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg