Looking for a nourishing side dish that pairs with just about everything? This crisp and colourful Romaine Lettuce Salad fits the bill! Made with fresh veggies like cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, and cherry tomatoes, and tossed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette, it’s a fresh and flavourful way to round out any meal.
8 cups chopped romaine, rinsed well and dried thoroughly (about 2 medium-sized romaine hearts)
2 cups diced English cucumber (about half a cucumber, quartered and sliced)
1 heaping cup grated carrot
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
⅓ cup olive oil
1½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (up to 1 tablespoon if you want a strong Dijon taste)
½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (plus more to taste)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon maple syrup (can sub honey if not vegan)
A pinch dried oregano
A few turns of freshly ground black pepper
Categories
Salad
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Add the chopped romaine to a large bowl and top with the prepared cucumber, grated carrot, tomatoes and bell pepper.
Whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette.
When you’re ready to serve the salad, pour the dressing over the salad in the large bowl. Toss until the ingredients are evenly distributed and coated in the dressing. Serve immediately.
