Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing! Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy red onions, and briny black olives, this salad is a medley of Mediterranean flavors. A sprinkle of freshly shaved Parmesan cheese adds a touch of indulgence, while the zesty homemade Italian dressing—featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and aromatic herbs—ties everything together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish for your favorite Italian main course. Healthy, delicious, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

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
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel, halve lengthwise, and thinly slice the cucumber, then add to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add as well.

Step 5

Add the black olives to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Grate or shave the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic.

Step 8

Add Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 9

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined to create the Italian dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1273.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1332.5

Total Fat 129.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 22.2mg	0%
Sodium 2136.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 20.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 587.6mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1959.7mg	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: 82.3%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 12.0%