Mediterranean Green Salad Bowl (Printable)

Crisp greens, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta with 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 - 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

# How-To:

01 - Combine spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle Greek dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately while greens are crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, and most of that is just chopping—no cooking stress allowed.
  • The homemade dressing tastes brighter and more authentic than anything bottled, and you control exactly how tangy it gets.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, but hearty enough that nobody feels like they're eating "diet food."
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating it, or the greens will wilt and the dressing will pool at the bottom—timing matters more than perfection here.
  • If you're making this ahead for a picnic or gathering, keep the dressing separate and let people toss their own bowls when they're ready to eat.
03 -
  • Keep your salad bowl and serving plates chilled in the refrigerator for a few minutes before assembling—cold temperatures preserve that crispness and make every bite feel refreshing.
  • Make the dressing the night before and let the flavors meld in the fridge; it tastes even better the next day, and you save time when hunger strikes.
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