Description
Irresistible Divorce Salad is a fresh, crunchy chopped salad made with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red onion, and feta tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s quick, energizing, and perfect as a side or light main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 2 Persian or 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop romaine lettuce, dice cucumbers, and finely dice red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped vegetables with crumbled feta and herbs (if using).
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the lettuce to slightly soften.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas to make it a full meal.
- For extra crunch, toss in roasted sunflower seeds or chopped almonds.
- Swap romaine with kale, iceberg, or butter lettuce for variation.
- Mix in avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or thin jalapeño slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
