Brighten up your table with this refreshing and indulgent Creamy Lettuce Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp veggies and a luscious homemade dressing. With vibrant Romaine lettuce as the base, this salad is elevated with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet shredded carrots, complemented by the subtle bite of red onion. The star of the show is the creamy dressing, a delightful blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, zesty lemon juice, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. Garnished with fresh parsley, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for busy weeknights, potlucks, or backyard barbecues. Packed with crunch, flavor, and a touch of elegance, itβs a must-try recipe for any salad lover seeking easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing ideas.
1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber into small pieces, thinly slice the red onion, and add these to the salad bowl along with the shredded carrots.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to form the creamy dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top as a garnish.
6. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1899 mg | 40% | |
*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.