Nut-Free Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this Nut-Free Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette—a crisp, refreshing dish brimming with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Perfect for those with nut allergies or anyone seeking a light and healthy meal, this salad combines crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion for a medley of textures and tastes. The star of the dish is the homemade vinaigrette, crafted from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a standalone lunch or an elegant side dish. Try this easy, nut-free salad today to bring a fresh and delicious element to your meal plans!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

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 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the head of romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it thinly, and add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the red onion quarter thinly and separate the slices, tossing them into the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.

Step 6

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well emulsified.

Step 7

Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste if necessary.

Step 8

Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette over the prepared salad right before serving.

Step 9

Gently toss the salad to ensure even distribution of the dressing, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1086.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	678.4

Total Fat 58.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1478.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278.4mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1891.2mg	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: 72.2%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 21.7%