Vegan Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad
Indulge in the light and healthy goodness of this Vegan Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad, a perfect dish for brightening up any meal. Combining crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber slices with the bold flavors of red onion, fresh dill, and mint, this salad is a vibrant celebration of freshness. A tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup rounds out the flavor profile beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is ideal for lunch, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish. With its eye-catching colors, nutrient-packed ingredients, and irresistible zest, this vegan delight is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce under cold water, dry it using a salad spinner or pat dry with a clean towel. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly into rounds. If the cucumber is particularly large or has thick seeds, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds before slicing.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Finely chop the fresh dill and mint leaves.
In a large salad bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
Sprinkle the chopped dill and mint leaves over the top of the salad for added freshness.
Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2306 mg | 49% | |
*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.
