Heart-Healthy Roman Salad
Transform your mealtime into a celebration of heart health with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Roman Salad! Packed with nutrient-rich Romaine lettuce, baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell peppers, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts, this salad is both delicious and energizing. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a hint of honey, and garlic, every bite is a delightful blend of flavor and wholesome goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe makes the perfect side dish or light meal that's bursting with vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Ideal for health-conscious eaters, this refreshing salad is as satisfying as it is nourishing—perfect for supporting heart health while treating your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds; add to the bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then cut it into thin strips and add to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice or dice the avocado and add it to the salad.
Chop the walnuts roughly and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing, mixing well.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the salad with freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1427 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3218 mg | 68% | |
*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.
