Low Carb Cherry Tomato Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Low Carb Cherry Tomato Salad is the perfect addition to your healthy meal repertoire. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad bursts with vibrant colors and fresh textures. Aromatic basil leaves combined with a zesty lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil dressing elevate the dish while creamy crumbled feta adds a satisfying touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Gluten-free, low-carb, and loaded with nutrients, it’s a flavorful way to stay on track with your health goals. Serve chilled or at room temperature to enjoy its full medley of flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then slice them in half and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small pieces. Add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Separate the slices into rings and add them to the salad.
Wash the basil leaves and pat them dry. Roughly chop them and add to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice until well combined.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and then pour the olive oil and lemon dressing over the top.
Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Gently toss the salad to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together for a more robust taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
833 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2363 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2081 mg | 44% | |
*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.
