Hearts of Romaine Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Hearts of Romaine Salad is the ultimate go-to recipe for a light yet satisfying dish. Featuring tender romaine hearts tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a hint of sharp red onion, it's elevated with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and just a touch of honey for sweetness. Finished with shavings of Parmesan cheese and golden croutons for that perfect crunch, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes the perfect starter or light lunch for four. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing side, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine hearts
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Croutons
Instructions
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the romaine hearts and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss until the ingredients are well-coated.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and croutons on top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.7 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1751 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% | |
*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.
