Low Carb Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Low Carb Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing, a perfect blend of fresh, crisp vegetables, savory toppings, and zesty dressing. Packed with crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives, this salad is as flavorful as it is satisfying. Tender slices of salami and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese add a protein-packed, indulgent touch, while the quick-to-make dressing, featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and aromatic oregano, ties it all together with authentic Italian flair. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for keto and low-carb diets, this colorful salad makes for a quick lunch, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a side dish that will impress any dinner guest.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 4 ounces Salami
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the kalamata olives and add them to the salad.

Step 6

Cut the salami into thin strips or small cubes and add to the salad.

Step 7

Shave or grate the parmesan cheese over the salad.

Step 8

To make the dressing, finely mince the garlic cloves and place them in a small bowl or jar.

Step 9

Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the garlic.

Step 10

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, or seal the jar and shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1247.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2013.1

Total Fat 187.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.5g
Cholesterol 144.7mg	0%
Sodium 4959.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 40.8IU	0%
Calcium 566.8mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1940.3mg	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: 83.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 9.0%