Shredded Romaine Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Shredded Romaine Salad is an effortless addition to your mealtime repertoire. Featuring finely shredded romaine hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and a tangy touch of thinly sliced red onion, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a layer of savory richness, while a light homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet elegant salad is perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a crisp contrast to hearty mains. Healthy, fast, and full of fresh ingredients, this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce hearts thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Using a sharp knife, shred the romaine lettuce into thin strips and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl for a mild, tangy kick.
Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the salad ingredients for a subtle, nutty flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 474 mg | 10% | |
*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.
