Shredded Romaine Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Shredded Romaine Salad is an effortless addition to your mealtime repertoire. Featuring finely shredded romaine hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and a tangy touch of thinly sliced red onion, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a layer of savory richness, while a light homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet elegant salad is perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a crisp contrast to hearty mains. Healthy, fast, and full of fresh ingredients, this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin 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

Wash the romaine lettuce hearts thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, shred the romaine lettuce into thin strips and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl for a mild, tangy kick.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the salad ingredients for a subtle, nutty flavor.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1497.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	717.6

Total Fat 52.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 22.2mg	0%
Sodium 1802.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 26.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 685.4mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2770.3mg	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: 60.0%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 26.7%