Romaine Salad with Iris Special Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Romaine Salad with Iris Special Dressing! Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the perfect base for juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and a hint of tangy red onion, all topped with savory Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons for added texture. The star of the show, however, is Iris Special Dressing—a velvety, homemade blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic, perfectly balanced with a touch of salt and pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy and flavorful salad is ideal for a light lunch, a stunning dinner side, or a quick crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. Enjoy fresh, wholesome ingredients and a dressing that will have everyone asking for seconds! Perfect for searches like "homemade salad dressing recipes" and "quick and healthy lettuce salads."

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Croutons
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and croutons over the salad.

Step 6

To make the dressing, mince the garlic finely and combine it in a small bowl or jar with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients until well combined and emulsified.

Step 8

Drizzle the Iris Special Dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Romaine Salad with Iris Special Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2032.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1271.8

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Cholesterol 47.3mg	0%
Sodium 2515.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 42.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1040.5mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 3557.6mg	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: 55.0%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 32.4%