Description
Crisp romaine, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a zesty lemon herb dressing. A fresh, customizable garden salad that’s perfect for spring meals.
Ingredients
- 3 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup homemade or store-bought croutons
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Soak red onion slices in ice water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness, then drain.
- Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Add all vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the vegetables. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle croutons and parmesan cheese over the top for crunch and flavor.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or top with grilled chicken or chickpeas for a complete meal.
Notes
- Keep the dressing and croutons separate until just before serving to maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American