Dinner Tonight: Shredded Romaine Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
45%
Dinner Tonight: Shredded Romaine Salad
45 min.
4
166kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and healthy side dish to complement your dinner tonight, look no further than this Shredded Romaine Salad. Packed with fresh flavors and textures, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is both satisfying and delightful. The crispness of the Romaine leaves combined with the creamy crumbles of feta create a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

The star of this salad is undoubtedly the refreshing lemon dressing, which brings a zesty brightness and ties all the ingredients together beautifully. With the aromatic green onions sliced finely to add a touch of zing, every bite is an explosion of freshness. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled vegetables, pasta, or a protein of your choice. This versatile salad can also stand proudly on its own as a light snack or starter.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also takes only 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those busy weeknights when you still want to enjoy a homemade dish. Rich in vitamins and healthy fats, this salad brings together essential nutrients while remaining low in calories. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to impress your family or guests with this deliciously simple Shredded Romaine Salad!

Ingredients

  • servings feta cheese 
  •  spring onion 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • head the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • servings salt 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Separate the romaine leaves from the heart. Wash the leaves and dry.
  2. Lay about four leaves on top of each other and thinly slice crosswise. Repeat with the other leaves until done. Toss in a large bowl.
  3. Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the romaine. Finely chop the dill.
  4. Add the juice of 1 lemon, and the oil until properly dressed. Top with crumbled feta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories166kcal
Protein15.11%
Fat63.01%
Carbs21.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.13
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.017391383648%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.62mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
5.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.51kcal
8.28%
Fat:12.42g
19.11%
Saturated Fat:4.81g
30.07%
Carbohydrates:9.71g
3.24%
Net Carbohydrates:5.36g
1.95%
Sugar:2.82g
3.13%
Cholesterol:26.7mg
8.9%
Sodium:550.88mg
23.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.7g
13.4%
Vitamin A:13883.33IU
277.67%
Vitamin K:189.04µg
180.04%
Folate:233.09µg
58.27%
Vitamin C:22.83mg
27.67%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.94%
Calcium:215.38mg
21.54%
Fiber:4.35g
17.42%
Phosphorus:156.81mg
15.68%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.94%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.6%
Potassium:475.63mg
13.59%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.75%
Iron:2.08mg
11.58%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.58%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.45%
Magnesium:32.17mg
8.04%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.61%
Selenium:5.31µg
7.58%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.73%
Copper:0.1mg
5.24%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.39%