Nut-Free Classic French Salad
Bright, crisp, and effortlessly elegant, this Nut-Free Classic French Salad is a delightful fusion of fresh, wholesome ingredients and simple French-inspired flavors. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the subtle zing of red onion and radishes, this salad is a symphony of textures and vibrant colors. Hard-boiled eggs and briny olives bring richness and depth, while a tangy homemade dressing made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, and red wine vinegar ties everything together. Best of all, this recipe is completely nut-free, making it a safe and allergy-friendly option. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 medium Green bell pepper
- 4 large Radishes
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 50 grams Olives, pitted
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it finely, and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper, adding them to the salad mix.
Wash and trim the radishes, then slice them thinly and include them in the salad.
Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs, setting them around the perimeter of the salad.
Scatter the pitted olives throughout the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients until well-coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic French salad, nut-free and full of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.6 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2784 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2572 mg | 55% | |
*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.
