Low Carb Roman Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Low Carb Roman Salad, a perfect fusion of simplicity and flavor. Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the bed for juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, while briny black olives and delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese add irresistible Mediterranean flair. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, this gluten-free, low-carb recipe is both light and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this salad is ideal as a quick lunch, a healthy side, or a guilt-free dinner option. Perfect for keto enthusiasts or anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal, the Low Carb Roman Salad is destined to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 50 grams Black olives
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber and slice it into half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice it thinly. Separate the rings and add to the salad.
Step 5
Rinse the black olives under cold water. Drain and slice them into halves. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 6
Add the shaved Parmesan cheese to the mixture in the salad bowl.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1293.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 836.3 |
| Total Fat 65.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2601.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.7g | |
| Protein 29.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium 895.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2178.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories