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Crunchy Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad

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This side salad is a great way to prepare lettuce, especially if you need to use up large amounts. It's super simple and you only need a few ingredients we all have on hand; olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and fresh herbs.

You can use any lettuce including crunchy types such as Little Gem or Romaine, soft types like lamb lettuce, or red lettuce such as Radicchio.

If you want to make it a bit more special, flavorful and add extra protein, sprinkle in some grated parmesan cheese. Serve with some crispy chicken, juicy steak or baked salmon and a few lemon wedges.

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Serving size about 2 cups, 100 g/ 3.5 oz

Allergy information for Crunchy Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad

✔  Gluten free
✔  Beef free
Pescatarian

Nutritional values (per about 2 cups, 100 g/ 3.5 oz)

Net carbs1.8 grams
Protein1.1 grams
Fat13.7 grams
Calories134 kcal
Calories from carbs 5%, protein 3%, fat 92%
Total carbs2.7 gramsFiber0.9 gramsSugars0.9 gramsSaturated fat1.9 gramsSodium44 mg(2% RDA)Magnesium12 mg(3% RDA)Potassium199 mg(10% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 4 servings)

  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (45 ml)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tbsp herbs of choice (dill, basil, parsley or chives)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 300 g mixed lettuce of choice (10.6 oz)
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 4 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, freshly chopped herbs (dill, basil, parsley or chives) and minced garlic. Crunchy Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad
  2. Wash the lettuce and run it through a salad spinner or pat dry using a paper towel. If the leaves are large, chop or tear into smaller pieces. Crunchy Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce. Optionally you can add a few tablespoons of grated parmesan or pecorino. Crunchy Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad
  4. Toss to combine. Serve immediately with any proteins such as juicy steak, roast chicken or baked salmon. This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to a day. If not serving immediately, keep the dressing in a small container and pour over the leaves just before serving. Crunchy Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad

Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad
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Lemon & Herb Lettuce Salad
Sometimes all you need on a busy day is a simple side salad to serve with juicy steak, roast chicken or baked salmon!
Hands on5m
Overall5m
Servings4
Calories134 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (45 ml)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tbsp herbs of choice (dill, basil, parsley or chives)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 300 g mixed lettuce of choice (10.6 oz)
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 4 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, freshly chopped herbs (dill, basil, parsley or chives) and minced garlic.
  2. Wash the lettuce and run it through a salad spinner or pat dry using a paper towel. If the leaves are large, chop or tear into smaller pieces.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce. Optionally you can add a few tablespoons of grated parmesan or pecorino.
  4. Toss to combine. Serve immediately with any proteins such as juicy steak, roast chicken or baked salmon. This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to a day. If not serving immediately, keep the dressing in a small container and pour over the leaves just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving, about 2 cups, 100 g/ 3.5 oz)

Calories134kcal
Net Carbs1.8g
Carbohydrates2.7g
Protein1.1g
Fat13.7g
Saturated Fat1.9g
Fiber0.9g
Sugar0.9g
Sodium44mg
Magnesium12mg
Potassium199mg

Detailed nutritional breakdown (per about 2 cups, 100 g/ 3.5 oz)

Net carbsProteinFatCalories
Total per about 2 cups, 100 g/ 3.5 oz
1.8 g1.1 g13.7 g134 kcal
Olive oil, extra virgin
0 g0 g13.5 g119 kcal
Lemon juice, fresh
0.6 g0 g0 g2 kcal
Apple cider vinegar
0 g0 g0 g1 kcal
Dill, fresh
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Basil, fresh
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Garlic, fresh
0.2 g0 g0 g1 kcal
Lettuce, mixed leaf salad
0.8 g1 g0.2 g10 kcal
Salt, sea salt
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Pepper, black, spices
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal

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Martina Slajerova

I changed the way I ate in 2011, when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. I had no energy, and I found it more and more difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

That’s when I decided to quit sugar, grains, and processed foods, and to start following a whole-foods-based ketogenic approach to food.

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