Low Sodium Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables
Refreshing and vibrant, this Low Sodium Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables is a guilt-free delight that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Perfect for heart-healthy dining, this crisp medley combines crunchy romaine lettuce and tender baby spinach with a colorful array of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrot ribbons. A zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil ties the dish together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley and black pepper adds a burst of herbal zest. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely no-cook, this easy salad is an ideal starter or light side dish for any meal, offering a low-sodium, nutrient-packed option for health-conscious eaters.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat it dry with a paper towel and then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the baby spinach under cold water, pat it dry, and add to the bowl with the Romaine lettuce.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips and add to the salad.
Peel the carrot and use a vegetable peeler to shave it into thin ribbons. Add the ribbons to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and toss once more before serving. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.8 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2481 mg | 53% | |
*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.
