Elevate your salad game with this Sugar-Free Simple Lettuce and Tomato Salad, the perfect blend of fresh, crisp vegetables tossed in a light lemon-infused olive oil dressing. Featuring nutrient-packed romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion, this quick, no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and makes a healthy side dish or light lunch. With no added sugar, itβs ideal for those seeking a wholesome, keto-friendly, or diabetic-conscious option without sacrificing flavor. Serve this bright, low-carb salad at your next gathering or enjoy it solo for a guilt-free bite thatβs as refreshing as it is satisfying!
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices. Add the cucumber slices to the salad.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Separate the slices into half rings and add them to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to emulsify the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to evenly coat the vegetables with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1371 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2191 mg | 47% | |
*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.