Roasted Greek Salad (Printable)

Warm Mediterranean vegetables with olives, feta, and tangy lemon 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 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, 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted vegetables develop this deep, sweet caramelization that makes the whole salad taste more complex and satisfying than the raw version.
  • It's genuinely easy to pull together, with most of the work just being chopping and waiting for the oven to do its thing.
  • You can eat it warm, at room temperature, or even cold the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or spontaneous entertaining.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through—the sides that touch the pan get all the color while the top sides stay pale, and one good stir fixes this completely.
  • The dressing is better made 10 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to meld, and always taste it before dressing the salad—acidity levels vary with lemon and vinegar, so you might need to adjust.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables roughly the same size so they roast evenly—bigger pieces stay tender while smaller ones turn to charred bits, which can throw off the whole balance.
  • If your oven runs cool, don't hesitate to crank it to 230°C (450°F) or even leave the pan in a bit longer; you want actual caramelization, not just softened vegetables.
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