Nut-Free Classic French Salad

This Nut-Free Classic French Salad is a vibrant, wholesome twist on the traditional French favorite, perfect for anyone with nut allergies or looking for a fresh, allergen-friendly option. Bursting with the crisp crunch of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and peppery radishes, it's balanced by the creamy addition of hard-boiled eggs and the briny tang of olives. A simple yet flavorful homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful, crowd-pleasing salad is ideal as a light lunch, elegant starter, or refreshing side dish. Packed with fresh produce, it's a healthy and satisfying way to bring a touch of French-inspired charm to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 medium Green bell pepper
• 4 large Radishes
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 50 grams Olives, pitted
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it finely, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper, adding them to the salad mix.

Step 5

Wash and trim the radishes, then slice them thinly and include them in the salad.

Step 6

Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs, setting them around the perimeter of the salad.

Step 7

Scatter the pitted olives throughout the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients until well-coated.

Step 10

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your classic French salad, nut-free and full of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1457.5 grams (1457.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	834

Total Fat 61.60g	79%
Saturated Fat 11.00g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.40g
Cholesterol 411mg	137%
Sodium 2784mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 53.70g	20%
Dietary Fiber 16.90g	60%
Total Sugars 23.50g
Protein 26.20g	52%

Vitamin D 100IU	500%
Calcium 410mg	32%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2572mg	55%

*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: 63.4%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 24.6%