Soy-Free Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Refresh your palate with this Soy-Free Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette—a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect as a light starter or a side to any meal. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, cool slices of English cucumber, and a touch of zing from thinly sliced red onion. The homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a whisper of honey, brings the salad to life with a tangy-sweet balance that’s free of soy and other common allergens. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this wholesome recipe is an effortless way to add vibrant, fresh flavors to your table. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, it’s a nutrient-packed, crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with any cuisine.

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
• 0.5 whole English cucumber
• 0.25 whole Red onion
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then pat it dry with paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all components are coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Garnish the salad with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and crunchy textures of this classic lettuce salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	680.1

Total Fat 58.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1483.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 283.2mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1898.7mg	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: 72.3%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 21.5%