Paleo Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad
Bright, crisp, and utterly refreshing, this Paleo-friendly Cucumber and Lettuce Salad is a quick and healthy recipe perfect for any meal. Featuring cool cucumber slices, crunchy romaine lettuce, and a hint of aromatic fresh mint, this salad delivers a burst of fresh flavors. A zesty homemade dressing made from freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy salad is ideal for a light lunch, a side dish, or as part of your weekly Paleo meal prep. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb, gluten-free, or dairy-free option, this vibrant cucumber and lettuce salad will become a go-to favorite for clean and wholesome eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 large lemon
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing all fresh produce thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel the cucumbers if desired, though the peel adds extra nutrients and fiber. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a large salad bowl.
Trim the base of the romaine lettuce and remove any wilted outer leaves. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, then add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the salad bowl, mixing gently with the cucumber and lettuce.
Juice the lemon into a small mixing bowl, being sure to remove any seeds.
To the lemon juice, add the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, creating a simple and fresh dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat the cucumbers and lettuce evenly.
Taste the salad and add more sea salt or black pepper if desired.
Serve immediately, enjoying the refreshing flavors of this Paleo-friendly salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1346 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2250 mg | 48% | |
*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.
