Low Carb Lettuce and Cucumber Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and delightfully simple, this Low Carb Lettuce and Cucumber Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light lunch option! Packed with fresh Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a touch of zesty red onion, this salad delivers a delicious balance of crunch and flavor. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, this keto-friendly recipe is both nutritious and satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights or as a vibrant accompaniment to your favorite protein dish. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and naturally low in carbs, it’s a go-to choice for health-conscious eaters.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing and drying the head of Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Once dried, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water. Cut them in halves or quarters depending on your preference, and add them to the bowl with the lettuce and cucumber.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons. Add the sliced onion to the salad mix.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients to coat them evenly with the dressing.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or as a side dish to accompany your main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1258.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	458.8

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1372.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 13.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.1mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2271.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 35.8%