Low Fat Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad
Light, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Low Fat Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad is the ultimate guilt-free side dish or light lunch. Featuring hydrating cucumber, crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a hint of zing from red onion, this salad is elevated with a simple yet zesty dressing of fresh lemon juice, a touch of olive oil, and a sprinkle of dill. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero cooking time, it’s the perfect quick and healthy recipe for busy days. Packed with wholesome veggies but low in calories and fat, this salad is ideal for anyone craving light, refreshing, and nutritious fare. Serve it immediately to enjoy the crispness of the freshly prepared ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Step 2
Peel the cucumbers if desired, although the skin can be left on for added fiber and nutrients. Slice them thinly into rounds.
Step 3
Take the romaine lettuce, remove the outer leaves if wilted, and chop the rest into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves.
Step 5
Slice the red onion thinly and set aside.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until well emulsified to create the dressing.
Step 7
Take a large salad bowl and combine the sliced cucumbers, chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables in the dressing.
Step 9
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle over the salad for added flavor.
Step 10
Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1263.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 337.8 |
| Total Fat 15.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1369.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.8g | |
| Protein 13.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 321.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2251.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories