Roasted Greek Salad (Print version)

Warm roasted vegetables, tangy feta, and olives create a vibrant Mediterranean dish perfect for any season.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

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 cooking, 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 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 roasted vegetables get this incredible sweet, charred edge that raw versions never quite achieve.
  • It's fancy enough to impress at a dinner party but simple enough that you're not stressed in the kitchen.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, and it tastes just as good warm or at room temperature, which makes it perfect for meal prep.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet; vegetables need room to caramelize, not steam—I learned this by making a mushy mistake once.
  • The cucumber stays fresh and crisp because it goes on raw, creating a textural contrast that makes every bite interesting.
03 -
  • Make the dressing the night before and let it sit—the flavors marry together and taste more cohesive than something fresh.
  • If you have time, let the roasted vegetables cool slightly before adding them to the cucumber so the heat doesn't wilt everything into mushiness.
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