Low Fat Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad)

Discover a lighter twist on a classic with this Low Fat Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad), a vibrant and refreshing dish brimming with fresh vegetables and a tangy homemade dressing. Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is elevated by the addition of reduced-fat feta cheese and fragrant herbs like dill and parsley. A zesty dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice ties it all together, delivering bold Mediterranean flavors with fewer calories. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for four servings, this low-fat, no-cook salad is ideal as a healthy side dish or a light main course. Bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a nutritious, flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 100 grams Feta cheese, reduced-fat
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all vegetables. Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small cubes and add to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion into rings and the red bell pepper into strips, then add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese over the salad.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley, and sprinkle over the salad ingredients.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your low-fat Bauernsalat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1649.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	672.6

Total Fat 32.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 53.6mg	0%
Sodium 2525.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 37.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 863.3mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2932.7mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 37.2%