Low Sodium Fresh Herb Salad
Brighten up your plate with this Low Sodium Fresh Herb Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s as flavorful as it is heart-healthy. Packed with fresh greens like baby spinach, arugula, and lettuce, this salad gets an aromatic boost from parsley, cilantro, and basil. Crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onions add texture and a pop of color, while a simple homemade dressing of zesty lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and ground black pepper ties it all together. Perfect for anyone seeking a low-sodium option without compromising on taste, this herb-forward salad is quick to prepare, refreshingly light, and a delight for your taste buds. Serve it as a standalone dish or a vibrant side for your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
Instructions
Rinse all the salad greens under cold water and dry them using a salad spinner or kitchen towel.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, and basil.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl of greens.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic clove. Mix well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together, ensuring the vegetables and herbs are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, keeping in mind it's a low sodium dish.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate the salad for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1799 mg | 38% | |
*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.
