Roasted Greek Salad (Printable)

Warm Mediterranean vegetables with feta, olives, and tangy lemon-oregano dressing create this vibrant Greek-inspired salad.

# What Goes In:

→ 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 25–30 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted vegetables develop this caramelized sweetness that transforms the entire dish into something warm and deeply satisfying.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, but so full of flavor that nobody notices what's missing.
  • You can make it ahead and serve it warm or at room temperature, which makes it perfect for when you have guests but don't want to be stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir—vegetables that don't get turned will steam on one side instead of caramelize, and that's the whole point of roasting.
  • The dressing tastes better if you make it 10 minutes before serving, which gives the flavors time to get to know each other and the mustard time to do its work.
03 -
  • If your oven runs cool, increase the temperature by 10–15 degrees and check the vegetables a few minutes early; you want them caramelized, not steamed.
  • The secret to a truly great version is not being stingy with the olive oil during roasting—it's what transforms ordinary vegetables into something memorable and golden.
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