Heart-Healthy Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, crisp vegetables and zesty lemon vinaigrette that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring a refreshing combination of Romaine and Butter lettuce, crunchy cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh dill, this salad is packed with vitamins and minerals while remaining light and satisfying. The tangy homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, ties the flavors together beautifully with a hint of sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for four servings, this heart-healthy salad is an ideal side dish or a standalone meal for anyone seeking refreshing, wholesome, and flavorful eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 head Butter lettuce
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers, Romaine lettuce, and Butter lettuce thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. If desired, peel the cucumbers before slicing.
Tear the Romaine and Butter lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Chop the fresh dill finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1384 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2631 mg | 56% | |
*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.
