Jerry's Italian Lettuce Salad

Brighten up your table with Jerry's Italian Lettuce Salad, a quick and vibrant side dish packed with fresh flavors and classic Italian flair! This easy 15-minute recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and savory black olives, all brought together with a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and aromatic oregano. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this refreshing salad is perfect as a standalone lunch or a light accompaniment to your favorite pasta or protein dishes. Simple, wholesome, and delicious, Jerry's Italian Lettuce Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber (optional) and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.

Step 5

Drain the black olives and slice them if desired. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad ingredients.

Step 7

To make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until well emulsified.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, starting with half and tossing to coat. Add more dressing as desired to taste.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful accompaniment to any Italian-inspired meal or enjoy it on its own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1280.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	861.5

Total Fat 72.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 22.2mg	0%
Sodium 2083.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 21.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 593.9mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2138.1mg	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: 70.9%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 19.9%