Low Sodium Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad is the perfect addition to your repertoire of wholesome recipes. Featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad bursts with vibrant flavors while keeping the sodium content minimal. Fresh basil adds a fragrant herbal note, while a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal salad for light lunches, gatherings, or alongside your favorite grilled dishes. Packed with nutrients and free from added salt, this recipe makes eating healthy truly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Garlic clove
Instructions
Rinse 2 cups of cherry tomatoes and halve them. If using larger tomatoes, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and slice 1 large English cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on preference.
Thinly slice half a medium red onion. Soak the slices in ice water for a few minutes to tone down their sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
Chop fresh basil leaves to yield 0.5 cup. Set aside a few whole leaves for garnishing if desired.
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Whisk until well combined.
Mince 1 large garlic clove and add it to the lemon oil mixture. Add 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper and whisk again.
In a large serving bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped basil.
Drizzle the lemon and olive oil dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust pepper if necessary. Since this is a low sodium salad, refrain from adding salt.
Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with whole basil leaves if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1347 mg | 29% | |
*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.
