Description
A fresh, vibrant, and easy salad packed with crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, crunchy croutons, and a zesty Italian dressing. This quick salad recipe is perfect as a light lunch, healthy snack, or a refreshing side for dinner ideas. It’s simple to prepare, full of flavor, and ideal for anyone looking for easy food ideas that feel restaurant-quality at home.
Ingredients
6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup green olives
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup croutons
1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly using a salad spinner to keep it crisp.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion.
3. Add the romaine lettuce to a large salad bowl as the base.
4. Layer in the tomatoes, olives, and red onion evenly over the lettuce.
5. Sprinkle croutons over the salad for added crunch.
6. Grate fresh parmesan cheese over the top.
7. Drizzle Italian dressing evenly across the salad.
8. Toss gently using tongs until everything is lightly coated.
9. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn this into a complete meal.
Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg