Low Fat Fresh Spring Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Low Fat Fresh Spring Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp baby greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty radishes, all tossed in a light, tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots and red onions, this salad is as wholesome as it is flavorful, making it the perfect low-calorie option for a healthy lunch or side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes and brimming with vibrant colors and textures, it’s a celebration of fresh spring ingredients that’s both light on the waistline and big on taste. Serve it as-is or pair it with your favorite protein for a balanced and satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, and leaf lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 5 medium Red radishes
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed spring greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Step 3
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red radishes and incorporate them into the mix.
Step 5
Shred the carrot using a grater and add the shreds to the salad.
Step 6
Thinly slice half of the red onion and mix it with the other vegetables in the bowl.
Step 7
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 8
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss all ingredients together gently until evenly coated.
Step 9
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Step 10
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1003.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 481.6 |
| Total Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 856.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.5g | |
| Protein 9.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 262.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2022.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories