Description
A simple and refreshing salad filled with crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. Paired with a quick vinaigrette, it’s perfect for busy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped (4–5 cups)
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup croutons
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 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
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a mason jar fitted with a lid and shake well to emulsify.
- Assemble the chopped veggies (romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, onion, and croutons) in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Prep the vegetables in the morning and keep the dressing in a jar in the fridge for a quick dinner assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg