Mediterranean Wedge Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by washing and drying a head of iceberg lettuce. Cut it into quarters and arrange the wedges on a serving platter.
• STEP 2.Next, slice some cherry tomatoes in half and scatter them over the lettuce wedges.
• STEP 3.Sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives on top of the tomatoes.
• STEP 4.In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the lemon vinaigrette.
• STEP 5.Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad, making sure to coat all the ingredients.
• STEP 6.Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add some chopped fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the salad.
• If you prefer a creamier dressing, you can mix in some Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to the lemon vinaigrette.
• To make this salad a complete meal, you can add some grilled chicken or shrimp on top.

Storage and Serving

• This salad is best served immediately after assembling to maintain its crispness.
• If you need to prepare it in advance, you can store the lettuce wedges, tomatoes, and dressing separately in the refrigerator.
• When ready to serve, simply assemble the salad and drizzle the dressing over the top.
• You can serve this Mediterranean Wedge Salad as a side dish or as a light lunch on its own.