Garlic Salad

Transform your salad game with this vibrant and zesty Garlic Salad, a bold twist on a classic favorite. Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, golden croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan, this dish shines thanks to its rich, garlicky dressing. The dressing, a balanced blend of minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of seasoning, delivers a punch of flavor that elevates every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping side dish for dinner parties. Bursting with flavor and texture, this garlic-forward salad is a must-try for garlic lovers and makes a deliciously fresh addition to your healthy salad repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 6 large Garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Croutons

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the Romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the chopped Romaine lettuce.

Step 5

Drizzle the homemade garlic dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat the greens evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the salad, followed by the croutons for added crunch.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your garlicky, zesty salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	951.6 grams (951.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	999

Total Fat 72.80g	93%
Saturated Fat 15.40g	77%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.70g
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Sodium 2173mg	94%
Total Carbohydrate 69.50g	25%
Dietary Fiber 13.00g	46%
Total Sugars 16.80g
Protein 24.40g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 561mg	43%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 1776mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 27.0%