Whole30 Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad
Brighten your plate and palate with this Whole30 Refreshing Cucumber and Lettuce Salad, a light and flavorful dish perfect for healthy living and clean eating. This salad combines crisp English cucumber, fresh Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red onion, all elevated by a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. With a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous flavor, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes!—but also packed with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. Whether you’re sticking to a Whole30 plan or simply craving a refreshing side dish, this salad is a versatile and satisfying option that pairs wonderfully with grilled proteins or stands alone as a light, guilt-free meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the English cucumber, Romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
Peel the red onion and thinly slice half of it.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut into thin half-moon shapes.
Tear the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, zest the lemon then squeeze out the juice, ensuring seeds are removed.
Whisk the lemon juice and zest with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad, give it a final gentle toss, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1376 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2267 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.
