Description
A vibrant, refreshing salad with crisp romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, tangy vinaigrette, and zesty herbs. Perfect for summer meals, healthy eating, and spotlighting Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Romaine lettuce
Cucumber
Cherry tomatoes
Red onion
Kalamata olives
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Oregano
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry romaine lettuce
Slice cucumber into ¼-inch rounds
Halve cherry tomatoes and combine with cucumber
Thinly slice red onion and soak in water 10 minutes
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make vinaigrette
Drain and add onion to the salad
Toss salad with dressing and olives
Chill before serving (optional)
Notes
Use mixed greens or kale if romaine is unavailable
Substitute English cucumbers or grape tomatoes for crunch
Try balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice for a tangy twist
Add chickpeas or feta cheese for extra protein (not mentioned in article)
Let stand 5 minutes for flavors to meld
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg