Dairy-Free Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Dairy-Free Lettuce and Cucumber Salad, a quick and wholesome recipe perfect for any occasion. Featuring crunchy Romaine lettuce, crisp cucumber slices, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a vibrant mix of red onion and fresh parsley, this salad is a symphony of fresh, garden-inspired flavors. Tossed in a simple yet zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, it’s a low-prep, nutrient-packed option that comes together in just 15 minutes. Dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free, this light and healthy salad is ideal as a side dish or a stand-alone, guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for those seeking quick, fresh, and allergen-friendly recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl with the lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and evenly distribute the ingredients.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1376 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2322 mg | 49% | |
*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.
