Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant, garden-fresh salad that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the perfect base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, zingy red onion, and sweet, delicate carrot ribbons. A homemade dressing of tangy lemon juice, rich olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey brings a harmonious balance of sweet and savory to each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or even a light appetizer. Whether you’re seeking a healthy option or a colorful side dish, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress. Perfect for pairing with grilled proteins or enjoyed solo, it’s a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

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
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cool water, pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel, and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or strips.

Step 5

Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrot into thin ribbons or julienne it into matchsticks.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and carrot ribbons.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh garden salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1173.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	615.6

Total Fat 44.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1521.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 12.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 307.7mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2117.5mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 30.9%