Low Fat Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is the perfect healthy dish for any meal. Featuring a colorful mix of fresh ingredients like crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and thinly sliced radishes, this salad is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing. The lemon-herb dressing combines fresh parsley and dill with tangy lemon juice, a touch of honey, and aromatic garlic for a light and refreshing flavor that ties the dish together. Ready in just 20 minutes and overflowing with nutrients, this salad is ideal as a side dish or a vibrant light lunch. Simple, wholesome, and full of natural goodness, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a low-fat, nutrient-rich meal option.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.25 Red onion
• 4 small Radishes
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh dill
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 clove Garlic

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the mix.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and cut it into matchsticks; add to the salad.

Step 7

Thinly slice the red onion, separating the rings, and add to the mix.

Step 8

Thinly slice the radishes and toss them into the salad.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley and dill finely and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 10

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and honey.

Step 11

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing, along with salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.

Step 12

When ready to serve, pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 13

Serve the salad immediately, ensuring each serving has a good mix of all the vegetables and herbs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1348.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	528.4

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1818.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 14.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 371.5mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2668.8mg	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: 46.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 43.7%