Whole30 Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Whole30 Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing! Bursting with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic fresh basil, this salad champions wholesome, fresh ingredients that are as delicious as they are nutritious. The star of the dish is the tangy, herb-infused dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a perfect blend of Italian seasonings, ensuring it’s completely Whole30-compliant and free of added sugars. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light lunch, a show-stopping side, or even a healthy dinner option. Perfect for those seeking paleo-friendly and gluten-free recipes, this Italian salad delivers bold, classic flavors with a nutritious twist.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 5 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium (sliced) Cucumber
• 1 medium (sliced) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 0.5 cup (sliced) Black olives
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh basil
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

5 steps

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and chopped fresh basil.

2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

3. Pour the homemade Italian dressing over the salad in the large bowl.

4. Toss the salad gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

5. Serve the salad immediately as a fresh and flavorful Whole30-compliant dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (912.9g)

Calories		1254
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		124.1 g	159%
	Saturated Fat	18.7 g	94%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.6 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1652 mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate		34.9 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	9.8 g	35%
	Total Sugars	14.6 g
Protein		7.9 g	16%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		252 mg	19%
Iron		9.5 mg	53%
Potassium		1332 mg	28%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1116 cal (86.7%%)

Protein: 31 cal (2.5%%)

Carbs: 139 cal (10.8%%)