Low Fat Vegetable Tartare

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Vegetable Tartare is a guilt-free dish that's both elegant and easy to make. Featuring a medley of diced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this colorful recipe is elevated with the briny tang of capers and the vibrant freshness of parsley. A light lemon-Dijon dressing ties everything together with a perfect balance of tang and creaminess, all while keeping the fat content minimal with just a teaspoon of olive oil. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is a perfect choice for healthy appetizers, refreshing lunch ideas, or sophisticated vegan starters. Serve it with a touch of flair by using a ring mold for presentation, and watch it take center stage at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Cucumber
• 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 0.5 medium Red Onion
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and dice it into small, even cubes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters, remove seeds if desired, and finely chop them. Add to the bowl with the cucumber.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small, even cubes and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely dice half of the red onion and add to the vegetable mixture.

Step 6

Roughly chop the capers and fresh parsley, then fold them into the mixture.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine. Ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt or pepper.

Step 10

To serve, use a round ring mold (if available) to plate the vegetable tartare neatly on individual plates. If a mold isn’t available, simply spoon the mixture into a small mound.

Step 11

Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	278.3

Total Fat 16.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1524.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 5.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96.7mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1218.7mg	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: 49.7%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 42.7%