Roasted Greek Salad (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 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 over olives and feta cheese.
07 - Drizzle with dressing and garnish with chopped parsley. Toss gently and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warmth makes every vegetable sing in a way cold salads never quite manage.
  • It's fancy enough to impress people but honestly easier than most weeknight dinners.
  • One pan, barely any cleanup, and you look like you've been cooking all day.
02 -
  • Don't mix the warm roasted vegetables with the cucumber until you're ready to serve, or the cucumber will wilt and turn watery—the cucumber's job is to stay cool and offer a textural contrast.
  • The dressing needs that Dijon mustard to hold the oil and vinegar together; without it, everything separates and tastes flat, so don't skip it thinking it's just a detail.
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables to roughly the same size so they roast at the same speed—nothing more frustrating than some pieces turning to mush while others are still firm.
  • Let the dressing sit for a few minutes after whisking so the flavors meld, and the oil and vinegar have time to really get to know each other.
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