Low Fat Simple Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Fresh, crisp, and incredibly easy to prepare, this Low Fat Simple Lettuce and Tomato Salad is the perfect guilt-free side dish or light meal. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of red onion for a mild kick, this salad is elevated with a bright and tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. With minimal prep time and no cooking required, this healthy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Sprinkled with fresh parsley for a burst of herbal flavor, this low-fat salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Pair it with your favorite grilled protein for a complete meal or enjoy it on its own for a refreshing snack. It's simple, nutritious, and packed with clean, vibrant ingredients you'll love!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Gently pat it dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
Step 2
Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Step 4
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Finely slice the red onion half and add it to the salad.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk them together until well mixed to form the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients together until evenly coated.
Step 8
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 9
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1208.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 333.1 |
| Total Fat 16.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1377.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.0g | |
| Protein 13.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 311.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2345.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories