Elevate your everyday salad game with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Low Carb Simple Lettuce and Tomato Salad. Perfectly designed for a quick, healthy meal, this salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red onion for a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Tossed in a vibrant homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and zesty seasonings, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and fits seamlessly into low-carb or keto-friendly diets. Ideal for lunch, dinner sides, or meal prep, this wholesome salad showcases fresh ingredients at their best while delivering on simplicity and satisfaction.
Begin by washing and drying the romaine lettuce. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add the halved tomatoes to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, healthy, and low-carb salad!
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1367 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1998 mg | 43% | |
*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.