Tuscan Summer Salad

Tuscan Summer Salad is a traditional Italian dish that originated in the region of Tuscany. It is known for its fresh and vibrant flavors, making it a perfect choice for a light and refreshing summer meal.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 15 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

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Tuscan Summer Salad

Cooking Method: Mixing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Italian Cuisine, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Kalamata olives
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce.
2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
3. Peel and dice the cucumber.
4. Thinly slice the red onion.
5. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and fresh basil leaves.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 6g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.