Low Fat Arabic Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly light, this Low Fat Arabic Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs, all brought together by a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. Packed with garden-fresh ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, and parsley, this wholesome dish is as healthy as it is flavorful. Its low-fat dressing makes it the perfect guilt-free side dish for any meal, while the addition of mint leaves adds a refreshing twist. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as a bright accompaniment to grilled meats and Mediterranean-inspired feasts. Enjoy this naturally vegan, nutrient-rich recipe that delivers on both taste and nutrition! Keywords: Low fat salad, Arabic salad, healthy side dish, Mediterranean salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 3 medium Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley
- 4 small Radishes
- 0.5 bunch Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables and herbs thoroughly under running water.
Dice the cucumbers into small cubes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and chop the tomatoes into small chunks, adding them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and chop it into small pieces, then add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the bowl as well.
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, making sure to discard any large stems, and add these herbs to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, tossing everything gently but thoroughly to ensure all vegetables are coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5148 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2323 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.
