Jerry’s Italian Lettuce Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15
Jerry's Italian Lettuce Salad - A Zesty and Healthy Salad Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min for the prep of the salad dressing

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 jar artichoke hearts , quartered ( not marinated )
1 jar pimientos
1/4 large red onion

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
179
Sugar
2g
Fat
14g
Jerry's Italian Lettuce Salad is a delicious salad dish that is both tangy and zesty. The dish is prepared with lettuce which acts as a base for the salad. The homemade dressing is a combination of olive oil, red wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. The salad is topped with Italian breadcrumbs mixed with chopped onion, artichoke hearts, and pimientos which provide a crunchy texture to the salad. This salad is great for weight loss as it is low in calories and high in fiber.

Instructions

1.Clean and dry the lettuce carefully and chop it into parts.
2.In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard and minced garlic to make the dressing.
3.In a separate bowl mix the Italian breadcrumbs and onion.
4.Add artichoke hearts and pimientos.
5.Add olive oil dressing to the salad. Gently toss it until coated.
6.Lastly, sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the top.
7.Serve cold and enjoy!

PROS

This salad is easy to make and provides a zesty flavor to your regular salad.

The dressing is homemade and the salad is full of healthy ingredients.

The salad is low in calories and great for weight loss.

CONS

This salad might not suit those who don’t like vegetables and greens.

The ingredient list or preparation might be difficult to follow for those new to cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Italian Lettuce Salad recipe provides both fiber and nutrients as it contains lettuce, artichoke hearts, and pimientos.
Lettuce is low calorie and contains vitamin A, C and K and fiber. Artichoke hearts are high in fiber, vitamin C, and K.
Pimientos contain vitamins A, C, and E.
The salad is rich in antioxidants and also provides a good source of healthy fats from the olive oil and parmesan cheese in the dressing.

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