Low Sodium Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Brighten your table with this Low Sodium Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a refreshing medley of vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables paired with a zesty homemade dressing. This heart-healthy salad features crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet green bell pepper, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, all elevated with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added flavor. The star of the recipe is the tangy lemon vinaigrette, a simple yet irresistible blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic that delivers flavor without relying on added salt. Perfect as a light side dish or a wholesome appetizer, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a low-sodium, quick, and utterly delicious option for healthy eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Bell pepper (green)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Pat it dry with a kitchen towel, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add these cucumber slices to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Deseed the bell pepper by slicing off the top and removing the seeds and inner white membranes. Cut the pepper into thin strips and add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl. You can soak the onion slices in cold water for a few minutes to mellow their flavor before adding, if desired.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 7

To prepare the lemon vinaigrette, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and minced garlic in a small bowl or shake them together in a jar with a tight-fitting lid until well combined.

Step 8

Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients well with the dressing.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crispness and freshness of the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1436.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	791.6

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 316.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 347.1mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2551.5mg	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: 66.4%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 26.9%