Paleo Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette—an easy and refreshing dish bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients! Crisp romaine lettuce forms the foundation, perfectly complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, bright julienned carrots, and a hint of sharpness from red onion. What truly sets this recipe apart is the zesty homemade vinaigrette, crafted with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this paleo-friendly salad is the perfect side dish or light meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Ideal for anyone seeking a quick, healthy, and flavorful addition to their table!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

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
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add these to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and julienne the carrot, then add to the salad mixture.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

To make the vinaigrette, mince the garlic clove finely and place it in a small mixing bowl.

Step 7

Add the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the garlic.

Step 8

Whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients together until they are well combined and emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the homemade vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1284.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1224.4

Total Fat 116.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1753.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 12.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 312.8mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2127.1mg	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: 81.1%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 15.1%