Soy-Free Classic Italian Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Soy-Free Classic Italian Salad is a refreshing twist on a timeless favorite. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy Kalamata olives, this salad is elevated with the vibrant addition of shredded carrots, red bell peppers, and fresh Italian parsley. The homemade dressing—featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic—is easy to whip up and perfectly complements the garden-fresh ingredients. With no soy and simple preparation in just 20 minutes, this healthy, zesty salad makes a perfect side dish or light main course for any occasion. Ideal for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts or anyone craving a wholesome, gluten-free Italian salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.25 cup Italian parsley
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives whole, or halve them if desired, to the salad.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, thinly slice, and add to the bowl.
Add the shredded carrots and chop the Italian parsley, adding them both to the salad.
To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh and zesty flavors of the Soy-Free Classic Italian Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.3 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2870 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 581 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2775 mg | 59% | |
*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.
