Low Sodium Cherry Tomato Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Low Sodium Cherry Tomato Salad is a vibrant side dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and fragrant herbs like basil and parsley, this salad delivers refreshing flavor without the need for added salt. A simple garlic-infused dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this heart-healthy and low-sodium salad is ideal for summer picnics, light lunches, or a colorful addition to your dinner table. Enjoy it chilled for a cool, refreshing bite or serve it fresh for an unbeatable burst of natural goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 10 grams fresh basil leaves
• 10 grams fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small garlic clove

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, scoop out any seeds, and then slice it into thin half-moons. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and parsley, then add them to the salad.

Step 5

For the dressing, peel and mince the garlic clove, then whisk together the minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine all the flavors.

Step 7

Let the salad rest for about 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for a refreshing cold option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	544.2

Total Fat 42.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 46.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 8.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160.4mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1819.1mg	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: 65.6%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 28.9%