Low Sodium Classic French Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Classic French Salad. Perfect for lunch or as a refreshing side, this recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, and sweet red bell pepper for a burst of color and flavor. A zesty, homemade dressing of Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey adds richness without excessive sodium, making it a perfect option for low-salt diets. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick-to-prepare salad is a wholesome and satisfying choice that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Try this easy, low sodium salad recipe today for a taste of French-inspired elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad greens.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
Thinly slice the small red onion and add it to the salad.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and cut it into thin strips, then add to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey until smooth and emulsified.
Season the dressing with black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 464 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1759 mg | 37% | |
*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.
