Low Carb Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly healthy, this Low Carb Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette makes the perfect addition to any meal or stands as a satisfying dish on its own. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of tangy red onion, this salad is a colorful symphony of flavors and textures. The star of the dish is a zesty homemade vinaigrette, crafted with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic for a beautifully balanced dressing that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrients, this keto-friendly, gluten-free recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful option. Perfect for weeknight dinners, lunch meal preps, or dinner parties, this salad is as versatile as it is irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 1 whole Avocado
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce head. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and add a quarter of it to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into small cubes. Add the avocado to the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the vinaigrette vigorously until it is well combined and slightly emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, low-carb classic lettuce salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
927 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1490 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2635 mg | 56% | |
*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.
