Ingredients
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- 1 head of romaine lettuce – 4-5 cups, chopped
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots, chopped or matchstick carrots
- 1/3 cup diced or sliced red onion
- 1 cup croutons (gluten-free if preferred)
- 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
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a mason jar and shake well to emulsify or whisk them together in a bowl.
- Assemble the chopped veggies in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Serve cold or at room temperature, and keep the dressing and salad separate when storing for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg