Greek Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing
If you’ve ever wished your Greek salad had a little more creamy, savory richness, this is the salad for you. This Greek Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing is the perfect balance of fresh crunch and bold flavor. It’s loaded with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, salty olives, tangy pepperoncinis, and creamy feta cheese—all tossed in a smooth Caesar-style dressing made without anchovies, so it’s completely vegetarian.
Greek Salad Toppings
While traditional Greek salads rely on a bright vinaigrette, this version swaps in a garlicky Caesar-style dressing for a comforting twist. The dressing blends up in seconds, and the salad itself is packed with textures and flavors that make it feel like a full meal. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or building a side dish for grilled meats, this is one of those recipes you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients Needed To Make The Greek Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing
For the Salad~
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 8 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pepperoncinis
- ⅓ cup Kalamata olives
For the Caesar Dressing~
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp of capers
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of pepper
Notes for Success~
✔️ Use a high-powered blender for an ultra-smooth dressing texture
✔️ Use block feta and crumble it yourself for the best flavor and texture
✔️ Chill your dressing before serving to let the flavors meld
✔️ Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to turn this salad into a full meal
✔️ Store leftover dressing in the fridge for up to 5 days
🍽️How to Serve~
This Greek Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing is versatile enough to serve as a main or side. Here’s how we love to enjoy it:
- As a Light Main Dish: Serve with warm homemade sesame focaccia or crispy roasted Tofu for a satisfying, vegetarian-friendly lunch.
- As a Side for Grilled Dinners: Pair with A whole Garlic Roasted Chicken, Honey Dijon Roasted Salmon, or grilled marinated chicken to add fresh balance to the plate.
- Make-Ahead for Meal Prep: Toss everything but the dressing in advance. Add dressing just before eating for a fresh, crunchy salad on the go.
- Pita Pocket Lunch: Stuff the salad into warm pita bread with Chicken Feta Meatballs and a smear of hummus or tzatziki for a tasty handheld option.
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Greek Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 large tomato chopped
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 3 Persian cucumbers sliced
- 8 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pepperoncinis
- ⅓ cup Kalamata olives
For the Creamy Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp capers
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine mayo, olive oil, garlic, capers, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomato, red onion, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncini's, and olives.
- Dress and Toss: Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve Immediately: Finish with an extra sprinkle of Feta or freshly cracked black pepper if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
✔️ Use block feta and crumble it yourself for the best flavor and texture
✔️ Chill your dressing before serving to let the flavors meld
✔️ Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to turn this salad into a full meal
✔️ Store leftover dressing in the fridge for up to 5 days
