Low Carb Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing
Bright, fresh, and utterly satisfying, this Low Carb Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing is a must-try for those seeking flavor without the carbs! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and the briny pop of Kalamata olives, this salad is loaded with bold Mediterranean flavors. Strips of savory salami and shavings of Parmesan cheese add richness, while a zesty, homemade Italian dressing crafted from olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a crowd-pleasing starter for your next gathering. It's the ultimate low-carb, gluten-free Italian-inspired salad you'll crave on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 ounces Salami
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Slice the kalamata olives and add them to the salad.
Cut the salami into thin strips or small cubes and add to the salad.
Shave or grate the parmesan cheese over the salad.
To make the dressing, finely mince the garlic cloves and place them in a small bowl or jar.
Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the garlic.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, or seal the jar and shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.3 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 4960 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1940 mg | 41% | |
*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.
