Keto Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Keto Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing! Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and savory green bell peppers, this low-carb recipe gets a flavor boost from black olives, zesty salami slices, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The star of the dish is the homemade Italian dressing—a tangy and herbaceous blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and spices that perfectly complements every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch, this keto-friendly Italian salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. It's the ultimate go-to for those seeking a healthy yet indulgent dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 100 grams Salami slices
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the ingredients for the salad. Wash and dry 6 cups of Romaine lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half to obtain 1 cup, chop 1 medium cucumber into half moons, thinly slice 0.5 of a medium red onion, and dice 1 medium green bell pepper. Add these ingredients to the bowl.

Step 3

Add 0.5 cup of black olives (sliced), 100 grams of salami slices (chopped or cut into strips), and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.

Step 4

Prepare the homemade Italian dressing by mincing 2 cloves of garlic and adding them to a mason jar or small mixing bowl.

Step 5

To the jar, add 0.5 cup of olive oil, 0.25 cup of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of dried basil, and 0.25 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 6

Shake the jar vigorously if using or whisk the ingredients in a bowl until the dressing is well combined.

Step 7

Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated. Serve immediately to retain the freshness and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1182.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1824.4

Total Fat 165.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.4g
Cholesterol 147.1mg	0%
Sodium 4162.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 692.2mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1552.5mg	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: 80.0%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 9.4%