Dairy-Free Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Dairy-Free Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing is a fresh, healthy, and satisfying option for your next meal. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and bold additions like Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts, every bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. What truly sets this salad apart is the zesty homemade Italian dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is completely dairy-free, making it ideal for a variety of dietary needs. Serve it fresh and enjoy a wholesome and flavorful dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 cup Artichoke hearts
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dressing. In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together (or shake the jar vigorously if using) until well combined and emulsified. Set aside for the flavors to meld while you prepare the salad.

Step 3

Wash and dry all vegetables. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Deseed and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add it to the salad mixture.

Step 7

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.

Step 8

Add the Kalamata olives and chopped artichoke hearts to the mixture.

Step 9

Toss the ingredients in the salad bowl to mix evenly.

Step 10

Drizzle the prepared homemade Italian dressing over the salad.

Step 11

Gently toss again to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 12

Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve fresh and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1594.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1590.9

Total Fat 145.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3010.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 18.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.5mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2714.3mg	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: 78.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 17.6%