Lemony Italian Salad
Bright, zesty, and brimming with Mediterranean flavors, this Lemony Italian Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that’s perfect as a light main course or a stunning side. Featuring a crisp mix of romaine lettuce and peppery arugula, this salad is layered with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and fragrant fresh basil. Tossed in a refreshing homemade lemon-garlic dressing with a hint of honey for subtle sweetness, every bite is a burst of summery flavor. Finished with a generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese, this salad is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and serves as a delicious, no-cook option for busy weeknights or entertaining. Whether you’re searching for Italian-inspired salad recipes or a healthy dish with bold flavors, this Lemony Italian Salad will steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Shaved Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and arugula. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place both greens in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion into rings. Add these vegetables to the salad bowl along with the Kalamata olives.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the lemony dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lemony Italian Salad fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 4997 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1269 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2726 mg | 58% | |
*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.
