Dairy-Free Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Elevate your everyday salad game with this Dairy-Free Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette—a fresh and vibrant dish that's simple yet bursting with flavor! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, sweet shredded carrot, and a touch of tangy red onion, this salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. The homemade vinaigrette, crafted with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of maple syrup, adds a perfectly balanced zest without any dairy products. Ready in just 20 minutes, this delightful salad is ideal for those seeking a quick, healthy, and allergen-friendly recipe. Enjoy it as a light lunch, side dish, or paired with any of your favorite dairy-free meals. Perfectly fresh and customizable, this is your new go-to salad for every occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing your vegetables. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Shred the carrot using a grater or a julienne peeler.
Wash the romaine lettuce head thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner.
Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and slice them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into thin rounds, and add these to the salad bowl.
Finally, add the shredded carrot and sliced red onion to the salad bowl, tossing everything together gently.
To prepare the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is emulsified and slightly thickened.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
Serve the salad fresh as a main dish or alongside your favorite dairy-free meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1519 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2200 mg | 47% | |
*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.
