Ingredients
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- 2 large romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 large tomato, sliced and quartered
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- For authenticity, keep toppings visible — no ‘mixing in’ of secret ingredients.
- ‘Big’ is subjective, but this recipe scales up easily for servings.
- Optional: Add pepperoni or hard-boiled eggs for extra flair (though purists may object).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 185 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
