Low Sodium Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Fresh, crisp, and delightfully simple, this Low Sodium Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette is a perfect go-to for a healthy side dish or light meal. Packed with vibrant ingredients like crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad balances texture and flavor beautifully. The star of the show is the zippy homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of lemon juice—completely free of unnecessary sodium but bursting with tangy goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this heart-healthy salad is ideal for anyone seeking a quick, low-sodium recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste. Serve it fresh and enjoy the vibrant colors and flavors that make every bite irresistible!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing and drying the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Step 4
Finely slice the red onion and mix with the other salad ingredients in the bowl.
Step 5
In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice.
Step 6
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined and emulsified. Alternatively, shake vigorously if using a jar.
Step 7
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients just before serving and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Step 8
Serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1085.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 566.9 |
| Total Fat 44.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 299.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.5g | |
| Protein 11.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 281.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1919.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories