Soy-Free Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Dive into vibrant Mediterranean flavors with this Soy-Free Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing—an irresistible, wholesome twist on the classic Italian favorite! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and savory black olives, this salad boasts an exquisite medley of textures and colors. Creamy mozzarella balls, roasted red peppers, and fragrant fresh basil add indulgent yet balanced notes, while the zesty, soy-free dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and herbs—ties everything together in a burst of authentic Italian flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a light meal or side dish, this gluten-free and soy-free recipe is a showcase of fresh, healthy ingredients sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 1 cup Mozzarella balls
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

3. Peel and slice the cucumber, then add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

4. Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add them to the salad.

Step 5

5. Drain the black olives and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

6. Add the mozzarella balls to the salad mixture.

Step 7

7. Slice the roasted red peppers into strips and add them to the bowl.

Step 8

8. Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

9. To prepare the dressing, finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 10

10. In a jar or small bowl, combine the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 11

11. Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together until emulsified.

Step 12

12. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 13

13. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2291.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1958.9

Total Fat 164.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 125.0mg	0%
Sodium 2316.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 64.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1869.7mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 3687.4mg	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: 72.6%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 14.8%