Low Carb Roman Salad
Savor the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Low Carb Roman Salad, a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish perfect for light lunches or as a refreshing side. This quick and easy recipe features crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and the subtle sweetness of red onion, all accented by tangy black olives and the nutty richness of shaved Parmesan cheese. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, this salad is both delicious and keto-friendly, offering balance and bold flavors without the carbs. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-carb salad is a go-to for health-conscious foodies looking to indulge in fresh Mediterranean-inspired goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 50 grams Black olives
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice it thinly. Separate the rings and add to the salad.
Rinse the black olives under cold water. Drain and slice them into halves. Add to the salad bowl.
Add the shaved Parmesan cheese to the mixture in the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.2 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2601 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 896 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2178 mg | 46% | |
*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.
