Soy-Free Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Soy-Free Classic Lettuce Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a hint of red onion—all brought to life with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for those seeking a soy-free, wholesome dish, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, highlighted by a tangy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick and healthy side dish that doubles as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece. Garnished with fresh parsley, this vibrant, nutrient-packed salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or any occasion where freshness matters most!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 whole English cucumber
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then pat it dry with paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all components are coated with the dressing.
Garnish the salad with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and crunchy textures of this classic lettuce salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1484 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1899 mg | 40% | |
*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.
