Creamy Dressing for a Simple Romaine Salad
Elevate your next salad with this irresistibly smooth and tangy *Creamy Dressing for a Simple Romaine Salad*. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples such as mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard with fresh lemon juice and a hint of honey for the perfect balance of richness and zest. Finely minced garlic and freshly cracked black pepper add depth, while a drizzle of olive oil ties the ingredients together. Toss this luscious dressing with crisp, chopped romaine lettuce, and top with grated Parmesan for an elegant finishing touch. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Your search for the ultimate romaine salad dressing ends here!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the finely minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Drizzle the creamy dressing over the romaine lettuce. Toss gently until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.
If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for added flavor and garnish.
Serve immediately as a side or light main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.1 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 858 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
