Low Carb Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad
Brighten up your summer table with this Low Carb Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad, a vibrant medley of nutritious ingredients that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The zippy lime and olive oil dressing, accented with fresh cilantro, ties it all together for a burst of zesty goodness in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and free of heavy carbs, this salad is ideal for those seeking a healthy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for warm-weather meals or light lunches. Serve it as a standalone meal or a refreshing side—either way, it’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 large Lime
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying all the vegetables and herbs. Make sure your produce is well-rinsed to remove any dirt or residues.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-size pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired (leaving it unpeeled adds more texture) and slice it into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into half moons and add to the salad for a bit of crunch and color.
Prepare the avocado by cutting it in half, removing the pit, and scooping the flesh into cubes. Add the avocado to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad for a burst of freshness.
In a small mixing bowl, squeeze the juice from the lime, removing any seeds. Add the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a simple dressing.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Low Carb Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.2 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2236 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3017 mg | 64% | |
*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.
