Today, we are excited to share with you one of my all-time family-friendly favorite recipe: Fresh Romaine Lettuce Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. As someone who believes that food brings people together, this simple yet delightful salad has been a staple at my family gatherings and friendly get-togethers. Its fresh and crunchy texture brings this salad recipe to one of the most desired recipes we created. In addition, ingredients are not expensive, so you won’t break your bank on making this salad.
Why We Love This Salad
There is something superb about the crunch of baby romaine lettuce. Combine this with fresh peppers, red onions, and crumbly blue cheese, and it’s a match made in heaven salad. To make these salad ingredients pop, the tangy zest of homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette makes this taste scrumptious.
The first time we made this salad, it was spontaneously created for one of the fall dinners. We simply run out of iceburg lettuce, but still had baby romaine left in the fridge. My kids, wife and friends of ours loved the salad from the first try and now this salad is a frequently requested dish.
It’s easy to make, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser.
What is romaine lettuce?
Otherwise know as Cos lettuce, famous for it’s crunchy texture. In our supermarkets sold in packs of 3 or 4 and available year-around. This is ideal for any romaine salad recipe.
Romaine lettuce salad ingredients:
- Romaine lettuce head
- Red, Yellow, Orange peppers
- Red onion
How to prepare Romaine Lettuce Salad?
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prepare the Romaine Lettuce ( Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under running water. Dry it and chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces.
2. Dice the peppers ( Take the red, yellow, and orange peppers, remove the seeds, and cut the peppers into small diced pieces. This adds a vibrant mix of colors to the salad. )
3. Dice the red onion
4. Combine all in a salad bowl. Next step is to prepare your salad dressing.
Romaine Lettuce Salad Lemon Vinaigrette ingredients:
Make this tasty super easy Lemon honey olive oil dressing.
Fresh Romaine Lettuce Salad – FAQ
Is romaine lettuce a good choice for salads?
Yes, it is a fantastic choice. Romaine lettuce is crisp and refreshing and holds up well to various dressings, making it an excellent choice for salads.
What’s the best way to prepare romaine lettuce for a salad?
The easiest way is simply washing, drying, and chopping it into small pieces.
Can you eat romaine lettuce raw?
Absolutely! Romaine lettuce is perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, or burger wraps instead of buns.
Which lettuce variety is the best for making salads?
That depends on your individual preference. What we love about using Baby Romaine lettuce is its crunch and super fresh taste.
How many calories in Romaine lettuce?
The best thing about this lettuce is that the entire head (around 620g) has about 108 calories. So, this is a perfect choice for those looking to have a delicious lettuce salad that is low in calories at the same time.
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Easy Baby Romaine Lettuce Salad
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Fresh Romaine Lettuce Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce Baby romaine/Romaine Lettuce Hearts
- 1/4 small Red pepper diced
- 1/4 small Yellow pepper diced
- 1/4 small Orange pepper diced
- 1/8 small Red onion diced
- 1 tbsp Blue Cheese Crumble Crumble
- 3 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Wash romaine lettuce. Dry, cut into small bite-size pieces.
- Wash and dice peppers.
- Peel and dice red onion.
- Combine all in a salad bowl add blue cheese crumble.
- Season with sea salt, freshly ground pepper. Add lemon vinaigrette and enjoy!
Notes
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