Roasted Greek Salad (Printable)

Warm Mediterranean vegetables with olives, feta and lemon-oregano dressing

# Required Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
05 - 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
06 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad Base

10 - 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
11 - 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
12 - 7 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled
13 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Arrange cucumber slices on a large platter or salad bowl.
06 - Add roasted vegetables on top of the cucumber. Scatter olives and feta cheese over the vegetables.
07 - Drizzle with dressing and garnish with chopped parsley. Toss gently and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasting brings out a natural sweetness in the vegetables that you don't get from raw salads, making every bite feel intentional and surprising.
  • It's warm enough to feel like a proper meal on cooler days but light enough that you don't feel weighed down afterward.
  • You can throw it together in under an hour, and most of that time the oven is doing the work for you.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet; if your vegetables are piled on top of each other, they'll steam instead of roast, and you'll lose that crucial caramelization that makes this dish special.
  • The feta needs to stay cool, so add it right before serving rather than earlier; the contrast between cold cheese and warm vegetables is what makes your mouth wake up.
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into roughly the same size so they finish roasting at the same time; uneven pieces cook inconsistently and some will burn while others stay too firm.
  • Make the dressing first and let it sit while the vegetables roast so the flavors have time to marry together, creating something more cohesive than freshly whisked vinaigrette.
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