Crunchy Romaine Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Crunchy Romaine Salad, perfect as a light main dish or a flavorful side. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, complemented by a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, cucumber, shredded carrot, and red onion. A delightful crunch comes from toasted slivered almonds and golden croutons, while a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing ties everything together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with texture and flavor, this salad is the ultimate choice for healthy, quick meals that don’t skimp on taste. Ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 1 cup Croutons
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Shred the carrot using a box grater or julienne peeler. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.

Step 4

Add the croutons to the salad bowl for extra crunch.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Crunchy Romaine Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1855.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1282.9

Total Fat 86.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 2.8mg	0%
Sodium 2216.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 38.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 694.1mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 3752.4mg	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: 56.9%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 31.8%