Low Fat Fresh Rukola Salad
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant, Low Fat Fresh Rukola Salad—a healthy and refreshing dish that's as quick to prepare as it is delicious. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh rukola (arugula), juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a touch of sweet red onion, this salad is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. The zesty lemon-honey dressing, balanced with a hint of extra virgin olive oil, adds an irresistible tang without compromising on its low-fat profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light lunch, a starter, or a side dish to complement your favorite mains. Enjoy a guilt-free, flavorful experience that celebrates the simplicity of fresh ingredients. Keywords: low fat salad, fresh rukola salad, easy healthy salad, lemon honey dressing, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams fresh rukola (arugula)
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse the rukola thoroughly under cold water and dry it using a salad spinner or pat with paper towels. Place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the rukola.
3. Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise in half, remove the seeds using a spoon, and then slice it into half-moon shapes. Add these to the salad bowl.
4. Slice the red onion thinly. You can soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes to make them less pungent, if desired. Drain and add to the bowl.
5. To make the dressing, juice the lemon into a small bowl, removing any seeds. Whisk in the extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently until everything is coated with the dressing.
7. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1308 mg | 28% | |
*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.
