Description
A refreshing and versatile salad packed with colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce – 4-5 cups, chopped
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots or matchstick carrots
- 1/3 cup diced or sliced red onion
- 1 cup croutons
- Grated parmesan cheese – optional for topping
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mason jar fitted with a lid, add the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, dried oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake well to emulsify. Alternatively, you can whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, diced red onion, and croutons.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- If you wish, sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese over the top for an extra touch of deliciousness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this beautiful, colorful salad with your loved ones!
Notes
Make the vinaigrette a day ahead for convenience and store in the refrigerator. Wash romaine lettuce thoroughly to ensure crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg