Sugar-Free Classic Italian Salad

Brighten up your table with this Sugar-Free Classic Italian Salad, a refreshing and wholesome take on a traditional favorite. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy red onions, and briny black olives, this salad delivers a symphony of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. The homemade sugar-free dressing, crafted with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of aromatic garlic and oregano, ensures a vibrant and guilt-free finish. Finished with delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and serves as the perfect side dish or light lunch. Enjoy a healthy, flavorful meal without added sugars, and bring the essence of Italy to your kitchen today!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

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
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if preferred and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Drain the black olives and slice them if necessary, then add them to the salad.

Step 6

Use a vegetable peeler to shave the Parmesan cheese into thin strips and add to the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Whisk together or shake the jar until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, and enjoy your sugar-free classic Italian salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1228.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	985.9

Total Fat 82.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 2183.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 28.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 808.1mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1961.6mg	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: 72.0%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 17.0%