Description
This vibrant salad is packed with colorful vegetables and a nutty parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
- Try adding other vegetables like broccoli florets or snap peas.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg