Description
A vibrant and visually stunning Mediterranean layered salad that offers a delightful combination of crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and crunchy croutons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups cubed bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for croutons)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (for croutons)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for croutons)
- ¼ cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare croutons by tossing bread cubes with olive oil, oregano, and garlic powder, then baking until golden.
- Combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Assemble salad towers in clear glasses or jars by layering salad mixture, croutons, and dressing.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
Assemble the salad towers right before serving to maintain freshness. Consider using staler bread for optimal crouton texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sodium: Varies based on croutons and feta used
- Protein: 9 g