Whole30 Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Whole30 Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing. Bursting with fresh, crisp vegetables like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, this salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. The bold flavors of black olives and fresh basil perfectly complement the zesty, homemade Italian dressing, crafted with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is not only Whole30-compliant but also a healthy and delicious side or light meal. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a classic Italian twist without compromising on nutrition!
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Ingredients
- 5 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (sliced) Cucumber
- 1 medium (sliced) Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (sliced) Black olives
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh basil
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and chopped fresh basil.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 3
Pour the homemade Italian dressing over the salad in the large bowl.
Step 4
Toss the salad gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 5
Serve the salad immediately as a fresh and flavorful Whole30-compliant dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1037.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1229.5 |
| Total Fat 121.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1866.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.2g | |
| Protein 8.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 241.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1595.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories