Whole30 Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad

Elevate your salad game with this crisp and flavorful Whole30 Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad, a perfect blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. Featuring crunchy English cucumber, tender Romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Tossed in a bright and zesty lemon-olive oil dressing and garnished with freshly chopped parsley, this salad is the ultimate guilt-free side dish or light meal. Packed with fresh veggies and compliant with Whole30 guidelines, it’s a hydrating, nutrient-rich, and utterly satisfying option that complements any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 large Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the English cucumber, Romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 2

Peel the red onion and thinly slice half of it.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut into thin half-moon shapes.

Step 4

Tear the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley finely.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Step 8

In a small bowl or measuring cup, zest the lemon then squeeze out the juice, ensuring seeds are removed.

Step 9

Whisk the lemon juice and zest with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 11

Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 12

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad, give it a final gentle toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	463.6

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1376.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336.6mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2266.6mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 37.0%