Lebanese Green Salad

This Lebanese Green Salad is a refreshing mix of crisp vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing that embodies the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, it's low in carbs and high in nutrients.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper (green) - 1 small, diced
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Fresh mint - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
2. Dice the cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper into small pieces.
3. Thinly slice the radishes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, sliced radishes, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
7. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in antioxidants due to the inclusion of parsley and mint.

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