Low Carb Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Fresh, flavorful, and low-carb, this Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette is the perfect recipe for a light and healthy meal or side dish. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and creamy avocado come together in a vibrant medley of textures and flavors, elevated by the subtle kick of red onion. The star of the show is the tangy, zesty homemade vinaigrette—crafted with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and freshly minced garlic—for a perfectly balanced dressing that ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is ideal for keto and low-carb diets while staying simple enough for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve fresh for a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish that satisfies every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 whole Red onion
• 1 whole Avocado
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce head. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add a quarter of it to the salad.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into small cubes. Add the avocado to the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Whisk the vinaigrette vigorously until it is well combined and slightly emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, low-carb classic lettuce salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1233.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	927.4

Total Fat 80.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1490.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303.3mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 2634.9mg	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: 74.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 19.6%