Roman Summer Salad

Bright, vibrant, and irresistibly refreshing, the Roman Summer Salad is the ultimate celebration of fresh, seasonal produce. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and peppery radishes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad brings together contrasting textures and flavors in perfect harmony. Black olives add a briny touch, while ribbons of Parmesan cheese elevate the dish with a savory richness. A homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a delicate balance of tangy and sweet. Finished with fragrant basil leaves, this salad is a quick, no-cook option ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light main course or a colorful side dish, this Roman Summer Salad is a must-try for any warm-weather gathering or healthy meal plan.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 6 small radishes
• 75 grams black olives
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce, radishes, and basil leaves.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and set them aside.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber (if desired) and cut it into thin rounds or half-moons.

Step 4

Thinly slice the radishes and set them aside with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it as the base layer in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Add the sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and black olives over the lettuce.

Step 7

Shave the Parmesan cheese into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or grater, and sprinkle it evenly over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until a smooth dressing forms.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.

Step 10

Top with fresh basil leaves for an aromatic finishing touch.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1329.6 grams (1329.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	870

Total Fat 67.30g	86%
Saturated Fat 17.00g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.10g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 2942mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 53.50g	19%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 24.90g
Protein 29.00g	58%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 815mg	63%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 2231mg	47%

*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: 64.7%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 22.9%