Creamy Dressing for a Simple Romaine Salad

Elevate your next salad with this irresistibly smooth and tangy *Creamy Dressing for a Simple Romaine Salad*. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples such as mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard with fresh lemon juice and a hint of honey for the perfect balance of richness and zest. Finely minced garlic and freshly cracked black pepper add depth, while a drizzle of olive oil ties the ingredients together. Toss this luscious dressing with crisp, chopped romaine lettuce, and top with grated Parmesan for an elegant finishing touch. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Your search for the ultimate romaine salad dressing ends here!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Stir in the finely minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 3

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Drizzle the creamy dressing over the romaine lettuce. Toss gently until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for added flavor and garnish.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a side or light main dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(740.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	818.4

Total Fat 71.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 63mg	0%
Sodium 1050.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 12.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 262.2mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 858.3mg	0%

*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: 75.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 18.9%