Low Fat Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Refresh your palate with this vibrant and healthy Low Fat Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad, a quick and easy dish bursting with garden-fresh flavors! Featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and a zesty mix of parsley and mint, this salad is elevated with a light, tangy dressing made from fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s the perfect low-calorie, nutrient-packed side dish for summer barbecues, casual lunches, or as a refreshing appetizer. Simple yet packed with flavor, this salad is both a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, offering a delightful crunch and a boost of antioxidants in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel. Cut them in half and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Measure out a quarter cup and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Rinse the fresh parsley and mint, then pat them dry with a towel. Chop the parsley and mint finely and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Whisk together until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the salad bowl.

Step 7

Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the salad, then gently toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a bit to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(819.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	271.2

Total Fat 15.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1226.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.1mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1661.2mg	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: 45.8%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 45.2%