Low Sodium Classic French Salad

Brighten up your meals with this Low Sodium Classic French Salad, a heart-healthy twist on an elegant favorite. This vibrant recipe combines a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and crunchy red bell pepper strips, all topped with thinly sliced red onion for a touch of sharpness. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade dressing, crafted with Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, a hint of honey, and extra virgin olive oil, delivering bold flavor without added salt. Perfect for a quick 20-minute prep, this refreshing salad is garnished with fragrant parsley, making it an excellent addition to any lunch or dinner spread. Healthy, simple, and delicious, this low-sodium French classic is the perfect way to eat clean without compromising on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad greens.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the small red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 5

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and cut it into thin strips, then add to the bowl.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside for garnish.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey until smooth and emulsified.

Step 8

Season the dressing with black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	479.4

Total Fat 32.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 464.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180.5mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1758.8mg	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: 57.5%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 35.5%