Low Fat Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Bright, crisp, and delightfully low in fat, this Low Fat Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette is a must-have addition to your healthy eating repertoire. Featuring crunchy Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, sweet carrot ribbons, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is a symphony of fresh flavors and textures. The standout feature is the homemade vinaigrette—a simple yet bold blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, all elevated with minced garlic and seasonings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light, guilt-free starter or a vibrant side dish to complement any main course. Packed with fresh vegetables and dressed with a low-fat vinaigrette, it’s the ultimate wholesome and flavorful option for health-conscious eaters.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

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 small Red onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the Romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any impurities. Dry it thoroughly using a salad spinner or pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Tear the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes.

Step 5

Slice the red onion thinly and add a quarter of it to the salad. Adjust to taste if desired.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and, using a vegetable peeler, shave it into thin ribbons directly into the salad bowl.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.

Step 8

Mince the garlic clove finely and add it to the vinaigrette mixture along with the salt and black pepper. Whisk until emulsified.

Step 9

Just before serving, pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly with dressing.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing and low-fat option either as a starter or as a side dish to your main meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	465.2

Total Fat 30.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 930.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303.1mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2061.5mg	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: 54.5%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 36.1%