Low Fat Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Low Fat Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing! Filled with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is topped with tangy black olives and creamy low-fat feta for a satisfying texture and flavor in every bite. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade Italian dressing, made with heart-healthy balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, a touch of honey, and aromatic garlic and herbs. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome, low-fat recipe is perfect for a light lunch or as a flavorful side dish. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy bold, classic Italian flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

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
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.5 cup Low-fat feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. Wash and chop 6 cups of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel and slice 1 medium cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons and add to the salad.

Step 4

Chop 1 medium red bell pepper into small strips and quarter 0.25 medium red onion into thin slices, adding both to the salad.

Step 5

Add 0.5 cup of halved black olives and 0.5 cup of crumbled low-fat feta cheese to the salad bowl.

Step 6

To prepare the homemade Italian dressing, mix 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of honey in a small bowl or jar.

Step 7

Mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the dressing mixture, along with 0.5 teaspoon of oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of basil, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 8

Whisk the dressing ingredients together well or close a jar with a tight lid and shake until combined.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss everything together to evenly coat the salad ingredients.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor and enjoy a healthy, satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(993.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	517.8

Total Fat 20.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 64.1mg	0%
Sodium 2240.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 839.5mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1616.4mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 41.2%