Best 14 Romaine Salad With Lemon Cumin Dressing Recipes

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Romaine lettuce, known for its crisp texture and mild flavor, pairs perfectly with a zesty lemon cumin dressing to create a refreshing and flavorful salad. This versatile dish can be served as a light lunch, a side dish to accompany a main meal, or as a healthy snack. Topped with a sprinkle of crumbled cheese, crunchy croutons, or chopped nuts, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

ROMAINE SALAD WITH LEMON-CUMIN DRESSING



Romaine Salad With Lemon-Cumin Dressing image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
A few grinds fresh black pepper
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large heads romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Very slowly whisk in the oil. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl and toss with the dressing.

ROMAINE WITH LEMON DRESSING



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For the following salad, you may prepare the dressing and lettuce early in the day so they can be tossed together just before serving.

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads romaine, washed, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil in a stream until dressing is emulsified. Add romaine and toss to combine well.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE



Romaine Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

CREAMY, LEMONY, PEPPER-PARMESAN DRESSING ON ROMAINE LETTUCE SALAD



Creamy, Lemony, Pepper-Parmesan Dressing on Romaine Lettuce Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon coarse pepper, eyeball the amount in the palm of your hand: 1 teaspoon is equal to about 1/3 of a palm full
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pinch salt
3 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest (grated yellow part of lemon) and lemon juice. To get the juice out of a lemon, heat it up in microwave for 10 seconds on high. Cut the lemon across in half. Squeeze the lemon halves while holding them upright over the dressing bowl so that the seeds stay with the lemon halves, not in the dressing! Add pepper to the dressing bowl, too. Whisk the dressing and pour in the extra-virgin olive oil while you whisk. If you pour in a slow, steady stream, 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil will pour out in a count to the number six. Once the oil is combined with the acid (the lemon juice) and the mayonnaise, you can switch utensils and stir in the cheese and a pinch of salt with a spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Chop up the lettuce into 2-inch pieces. Place the lettuce in a salad bowl and top with the dressing when you are ready to serve dinner.

ROMAINE & ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



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Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding, and it's become a family favorite. - Linda Pallotto, Mantua, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon grated lime zest
6 cups torn romaine
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine romaine and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with mandarin oranges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROMAINE WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING



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Pair this garlicky salad with Barbecued Chicken on Garlic Toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, pressed through garlic press
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (optional)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 medium heads romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water. Stir in oregano, if using; season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove dark-green outer leaves from each head of romaine, leaving just the paler-green hearts. (Reserve outer leaves for another use.) Halve hearts lengthwise. To serve, drizzle romaine with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

SIMPLE ROMAINE SALAD



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This is a take on a very simple and delicious salad I had at a Greek restaurant in NYC. It's so easy and the end result is super satisfying. Of course you can add your favorite herbs and toppings. But we find the lightly dressed salad is amazing and a great accompaniment to meat. Sprinkle with the salt right before serving; that pop of flavor and crunch is so good. Finishing salt is a must for this salad.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pinches flaky sea salt (such as MaldonĀ®)

Steps:

  • Chop off the root end of the lettuce and slice leaves into thin ribbons, about 1/8 inch thick, discarding any pieces of the core. Place in a large bowl. Toss gently to separate lettuce ribbons.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and pepper; toss to coat. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and toss gently right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

ROMAINE SALAD WITH ANCHOVY AND LEMON



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Though this is a very simple salad, it is exquisite when attention is paid to every little detail. Packaged organic romaine hearts are available at most supermarkets, but using the hearts of whole romaine heads or whole baby romaine will make for a fresher version. Save the plucked outer leaves for a chopped salad or other cooking.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3-pack) romaine hearts, or 6 to 8 heads baby romaine
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, smashed to a paste or grated
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Chunk of Parmesan, for finishing

Steps:

  • Prepare the romaine hearts: Cut off the bottoms, and remove a few of the outer leaves from each head. Gently separate the pale inner leaves and refresh in a deep basin of cold water. Drain leaves well, then spin dry, wrap in kitchen towels and refrigerate.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and anchovy. Whisk in the olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning; dressing should be rather tart.
  • Put the leaves in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt, pour the dressing over the lettuce and gently coat the leaves, tossing with your hands. Using a peeler, shave large curls of Parmesan over the salad.

ROMAINE WITH ORANGE CUMIN DRESSING



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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

a scant 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups bite-size pieces romaine, washed and spun dry

Steps:

  • In a small heavy dry skillet toast cumin seeds over moderate heat, swirling skillet, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. In a serving bowl whisk together cumin seeds, vinegar, orange juice, zest, and salt and pepper to taste and add oil, whisking until emulsified. Add romaine and toss to coat with dressing.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING



Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing image

I wish I had a nickel for every time I was either asked to make this salad for a gathering, or asked for the recipe for it! The dressing is irresistable! A good description for this is a Caesar Salad gone balistic. It travels well too; I prepare all the ingredients, except the avocado, and pack in separate containers and just assemble it when I get to my destination. So much of this can be done ahead of time that it makes this recipe an excellent choice for a dinner party. Plan on having copies of the recipe available because you will be asked for them! I found this recipe in the Sunset CookBook of Favorite Recipes II.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large romaine lettuce
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 very fresh egg
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 avocado
3 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2/3 cup seasoned croutons, purchased or homemade

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces, you should have about 12 cups.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Combine garlic and salt in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon into a paste, or (and this is what I do), mash with a mortar and pestle and transfer to a bowl.
  • Mix garlic paste with lime juice, add egg* and beat until foamy.
  • Stir in mayo and worcestershire.
  • This can be made ahead, just cover and refrigerate.
  • Just before serving, peel, pit and dice avocado.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions and croutons.
  • Stir dressing and pour over salad then toss until well mixed.
  • *If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a compromised immune system you may want to consider using a purchased pasteurized egg product.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 425.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.2

GREEK STYLE ROMAINE SALAD WITH LEMON AND FRESH DILL



Greek Style Romaine Salad With Lemon and Fresh Dill image

Make and share this Greek Style Romaine Salad With Lemon and Fresh Dill recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup fresh dill, snipped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice oil and salt.
  • Add the lettuce, dill and scallions, tossing well. Add the feta and toss again.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING



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This salad with homemade dressing is a good fit with meat, poultry, or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 large or 2 medium heads romaine lettuce (1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. (If mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water.)
  • Add lettuce; toss to coat with dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

ITALIAN ROMAINE SALAD



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Looking for a salad to compliment your Italian dinner? Then check out this salad made with romaine lettuce, olives and artichoke tossed with prepared lemon vinaigrette - flavorful crunchy side dish ready in 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 or 2 medium lemons
2 cloves garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large bunch or 2 small bunches romaine lettuce
1 small red onion
1 cup pitted kalamata olives or pitted jumbo ripe olives
1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1/2 cup seasoned croutons
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Roll each lemon on the countertop with the palm of your hand, using gentle pressure (this will help release the juices). Cut 1 lemon in half; squeeze juice from each half. Use enough lemons until you have 1/4 cup lemon juice. Peel and finely chop the garlic. In a tightly covered jar or container, shake lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Remove any limp outer leaves from the romaine and discard. Break remaining leaves off the core; rinse with cool water. Shake off excess water and blot to dry, or roll up the leaves in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. You will need about 10 cups of romaine pieces.
  • Peel the onion; slice onion and separate into rings.
  • In a large glass or plastic bowl, place the romaine, onion, olives and artichoke hearts (with liquid). Shake the vinaigrette again to mix ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, and toss with 2 large spoons or salad tongs until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the croutons and cheese over the salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CITRUS ROMAINE SALAD



Citrus Romaine Salad image

This refreshing romaine salad features tangy grapefruit and creamy avocado drizzled with light vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups torn romaine
3 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
3 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup salad croutons
Raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Arrange the romaine, grapefruit, oranges and avocados on eight individual salad plates. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful salad, use fresh, crispy romaine lettuce.
  • To save time, you can buy pre-washed and chopped romaine lettuce.
  • If you don't have a lemon, you can use lime juice instead.
  • If you want a creamier dressing, add a tablespoon of sour cream or yogurt.
  • For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, toss the dressing with the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

This romaine salad with lemon-cumin dressing is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The zesty lemon-cumin dressing adds a nice tang to the salad, and the crunchy romaine lettuce provides a nice contrast in texture. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for a busy weeknight meal.

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