Low Fat Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
Refreshing, nutritious, and irresistibly simple, this Low Fat Lettuce and Cucumber Salad is your go-to recipe for a light yet satisfying meal or side dish. Combining crisp romaine lettuce, hydrating cucumber slices, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad boasts vibrant flavors and textures that are perfect for healthy eating. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle tang, while a zesty homemade vinaigrette of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper ties everything together with a guilt-free flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for busy days or as a refreshing centerpiece for your next gathering. It's a low-fat, nutrient-packed option that’s both easy and delicious—perfect for weight-conscious and health-focused meal plans.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the lettuce.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel the red onion quarter and slice it thinly into rings. Add the onion slices to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
78 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*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.
