Fresh Romana Salad with Strawberries, Redcurrants & Almonds

Health Benefits

This romana salad with berries combines hydration, fiber, healthy fats and light protein in a well-balanced way. Romana lettuce provides water, fiber and micronutrients that support hydration and digestive comfort, while strawberries and redcurrants contribute vitamin C and polyphenols that support overall cellular health.

Almonds and the mix of plant oils provide beneficial fats that help improve nutrient absorption and keep energy more stable after eating. Mozzarella adds protein and calcium, helping make the salad more satisfying while still keeping it light and easy to digest.

Plant count: 12 🌱

A Closer Look at Key Ingredients

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

Michael Pollan

Pro Tips

• Use ripe but firm berries so the salad stays fresh and structured rather than becoming watery.
• Toast the almonds lightly in a dry pan. This improves digestibility slightly and makes them more tasty.
• Dress the salad just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp and fresh.
• If you want the salad to feel more balanced as a meal, add lentils, chickpeas, beans or a boiled egg. That extra mix of protein, fiber and carbohydrates helps the salad feel more complete and satisfying.
• And when you sit down, notice the contrast — crisp greens, juicy berries and creamy elements. That balance is what makes simple salads work.

Did You Know?

Berries are rich in polyphenols, plant compounds that interact with gut bacteria and are being studied for their role in metabolic and digestive health. Their fiber also helps slow the absorption of natural sugars, which is one reason fruit often behaves differently in the body than refined sweets.

Healthy fats from oils and almonds also help the body absorb certain fat-soluble plant compounds more efficiently. So combining berries, greens and fats is not only about flavor — it can also improve how the body uses nutrients.

Fresh Romana Salad with Strawberries, Redcurrants & Almonds

A light summer salad that combines hydration, healthy fats and natural sweetness in a way that feels fresh, balanced and satisfying.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

Salad

• 1 head romana lettuce
• 150 g strawberries
• 100 g redcurrants
• 125 g mozzarella
• 30 g almonds
• 1 tsp black cumin

Dressing

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
• 1 tbsp walnut oil
• 1 tbsp apple vinegar
• Juice of ½ lemon
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Wash and dry the romana lettuce and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the strawberries, remove the stems from the redcurrants and cut the mozzarella into pieces. Place everything together in a bowl.
• Lightly toast the almonds in a pan until golden, then add them along with the black cumin.
• In a small bowl whisk olive oil, flaxseed oil, walnut oil, apple vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently before serving.

Notes

Plant-Based Protein Boost: Add a plant protein you enjoy, such as beans, lentils, tofu or seeds, to make the salad more satisfying while keeping it balanced.

Make It a Complete Meal: Serve with quinoa or a slice of sourdough, or add a boiled egg if you want the plate to feel more structured and sustaining without losing its lightness.

Course: Salad

Recipe Type: light meal, vegetarian