Kousa Salad

Kousa Salad is a refreshing and flavorful Lebanese dish featuring zucchini, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. This keto-friendly salad is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 300 grams, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 20 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 10 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Wash and dice the zucchini into small pieces.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
3. Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
7. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a keto diet.

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