Low Fat Chop Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly healthy, this Low Fat Chop Salad is the perfect addition to your clean-eating repertoire. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet red bell pepper, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant carrot, this salad bursts with nourishing, veggie-forward ingredients. Enhanced by the earthy aromatics of fresh basil and parsley, each bite is complemented by a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing that ties the flavors together beautifully. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as a refreshing side dish. Naturally low in fat and high in vitamins, it’s a guilt-free delight that proves healthy eating can be absolutely delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings, lunchtime meal prep, or anytime you’re craving a light yet satisfying dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all fresh produce thoroughly under cold running water.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber into quarter rounds and add to the salad mix.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot and add to the mix.
Add the chopped fresh basil and parsley to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1275 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1664 mg | 35% | |
*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.
