Roman Summer Salad
Bright, vibrant, and irresistibly refreshing, the Roman Summer Salad is the ultimate celebration of fresh, seasonal produce. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and peppery radishes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad brings together contrasting textures and flavors in perfect harmony. Black olives add a briny touch, while ribbons of Parmesan cheese elevate the dish with a savory richness. A homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a delicate balance of tangy and sweet. Finished with fragrant basil leaves, this salad is a quick, no-cook option ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light main course or a colorful side dish, this Roman Summer Salad is a must-try for any warm-weather gathering or healthy meal plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 6 small radishes
- 75 grams black olives
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce, radishes, and basil leaves.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and set them aside.
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and cut it into thin rounds or half-moons.
Thinly slice the radishes and set them aside with the other vegetables.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it as the base layer in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and black olives over the lettuce.
Shave the Parmesan cheese into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or grater, and sprinkle it evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until a smooth dressing forms.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Top with fresh basil leaves for an aromatic finishing touch.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.3 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2942 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 815 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2230 mg | 47% | |
*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.
