Heart-Healthy Roman Salad

Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Roman Salad! Bursting with fresh produce like crisp Romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is as flavorful as it is wholesome. Crunchy walnuts add a satisfying texture, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and garlic ties everything together with a bright, tangy-sweet finish. Packed with heart-healthy fats, plant-based nutrients, and tons of flavor, this quick 15-minute recipe is perfect as a light main or a side dish. Whether you're looking to support heart health or enjoy a fresh, easy salad recipe, this dish is an unbeatable choice for your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds; add to the bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then cut it into thin strips and add to the salad.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice or dice the avocado and add it to the salad.

Step 6

Chop the walnuts roughly and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing, mixing well.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the salad with freshly ground black pepper before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1429.6 grams (1429.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1001

Total Fat 78.90g	101%
Saturated Fat 10.80g	54%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1427mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 69.80g	25%
Dietary Fiber 30.30g	108%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 22.30g	45%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393mg	30%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 3218mg	68%

*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: 65.8%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 25.9%