Whole30 Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Elevate your Whole30 dining experience with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, buttery avocado, and a touch of zesty red onion, this salad is a wholesome blend of fresh, seasonal produce. The star of the recipe is the tangy homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Whole30-compliant Dijon mustard, garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper for the perfect balance of flavors. This quick and easy salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for any clean-eating meal. Perfect for Whole30 enthusiasts and anyone craving a crisp, homemade salad, this recipe is your go-to for simplicity and flavor.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Whole30 compliant)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add a few slices to the salad according to taste, storing any extra for another use.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into cubes. Gently add the avocado cubes to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic (using a garlic press), salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the homemade vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant accompaniment to any Whole30 meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1503 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3043 mg | 65% | |
*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.
