Heart-Healthy Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant, Heart-Healthy Lettuce and Cucumber Salad, a refreshing dish packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and bright flavors. Crisp romaine lettuce pairs beautifully with hydrating cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a sprinkle of fresh dill, this salad is a perfect balance of lightness and richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy no-cook recipe is ideal for lunch, a side dish, or a guilt-free dinner option. Bursting with heart-smart ingredients and antioxidants, it’s a wholesome way to enjoy clean and delicious eating. Perfect for those seeking healthy salad recipes or a Mediterranean-inspired dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the vegetables: Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber, if desired, then cut it into thin slices and add to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into cubes or slices. Add these to the salad.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl, adjusting the quantity to taste if desired.
Step 6
To prepare the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Step 8
Gently toss everything together until the lettuce and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Step 10
Serve the salad fresh and enjoy a heart-healthy and revitalizing meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1397.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 710.9 |
| Total Fat 51.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 790.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 61.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.9g | |
| Protein 15.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 334.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2941.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories