Low Sodium Cucumber Salad with Feta
Brighten up your mealtime with this irresistibly fresh and healthy Low Sodium Cucumber Salad with Feta. Perfect for those seeking a heart-friendly dish, this recipe combines crisp cucumber slices, creamy crumbled feta, and a medley of fragrant herbs like parsley and dill. Tossed in a light, tangy dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, and just a hint of garlic powder, this salad delivers bold flavor without the excess salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, no-cook option for a refreshing side dish or light main course. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing taste, this salad is a delicious way to eat well while keeping sodium levels in check!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (low sodium if available)
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers if desired. Slice them into thin rounds and place them in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and dill to the salad bowl containing the cucumber and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and garlic powder to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss everything gently to combine and coat evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, keeping in mind the low sodium requirement.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 659 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 842 mg | 18% | |
*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.
