Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing is the perfect blend of simplicity and bold tastes. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, golden croutons, and a generous sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese, this salad is elevated by a luscious homemade dressing that combines tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and the unforgettable punch of freshly minced garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for a quick lunch or a stunning dinner side, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a vibrant, garlicky twist on the classic Caesar salad. Serve it fresh, toss with ease, and watch it become your new go-to salad recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt (plain)
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water, then pat it dry with clean kitchen towels or a salad spinner.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.
Pour the creamy garlic dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese and croutons on top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 138.8 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 3241 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1189 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2585 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.
