Low Fat Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of summer with our Low Fat Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad! This colorful recipe pairs crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy radishes, and sweet cherry tomatoes with the refreshing zing of lime and a touch of fresh coriander. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like English cucumber, red bell pepper, and grated carrot, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures while keeping it light and healthy. The homemade lime-coriander dressing, made with olive oil and a hint of spice from black pepper, elevates every bite without weighing you down. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for warm-weather meals, this easy salad is a deliciously wholesome addition to your lunch or dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 English cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
- 5 Radishes
- 0.5 bunch Fresh coriander
- 1 Lime
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot directly into the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the mix.
Chop the fresh coriander and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, zest the lime and then juice it.
Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the lime juice and zest, then whisk together to create the dressing.
Drizzle the zesty lime dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and ensure they are coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8746 mg | 380% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 4134 mg | 88% | |
*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.
