Description
Zesty weight loss salad blends crisp greens with lean protein for a nutritious meal that supports health goals. Crunchy vegetables and tangy dressing create a satisfying combination you’ll crave as part of a balanced diet.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Protein:
- No protein ingredients in this recipe
Dressing/Seasonings:
- No dressing or seasoning ingredients specified in the original recipe
Instructions
- Chop cucumber into thin, uniform crescents, carefully halving cherry tomatoes and slicing red onion into delicate rings.
- Transfer prepared vegetables into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Create a light dressing by gently streaming extra virgin olive oil and tangy vinegar over the salad components.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, and finely chopped aromatic herbs across the vegetable medley.
- Delicately fold and intertwine all elements, allowing flavors to meld and marry together, creating a harmonious and refreshing weight-loss friendly salad.
- Let the salad rest for 3-5 minutes at room temperature to enhance flavor absorption before serving.
Notes
- Choose crisp, fresh vegetables to maximize nutritional value and ensure a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Swap red onion for green onions or chives if you prefer a milder onion flavor that won’t overpower the other ingredients.
- Add lean protein like grilled chicken or tofu to transform this salad into a more filling meal that supports weight loss goals.
- For extra flavor without calories, experiment with fresh herbs like basil, dill, or parsley to enhance the salad’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg