Looking for a quick healthy salad, which is ready in minutes & refreshing, this corn cucumber lettuce tomato salad is all you need. It’s a summer salad recipe with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, corn & cooling cucumbers, making it colourful yet fresh. This is a fibre rich salad bowl, as it includes fresh vegetables which are rich in fibre and nutrient, making it a perfect weight loss salad recipe. Another reason why it’s an ideal weight loss salad recipe is because it is very low in calories.
Lettuce is good source of Vitamin A which is good for skin health, Folate which is important for healthy cells. Corn is good source of Carotenoid – Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which are essential for eye health. Cucumber is rich in water so helps you stay hydrated. Also, it has anti- inflammatory properties, remedy for constipation and great for skin health. Tomatoes are high in antioxidant lycopene which help with hair, skin, nail health.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
- Easy to make, ready in minutes.
- Fresh, refreshing bowl of goodness.
- Low in calories, high in fibre & vitamins & minerals.
Ingredients:
- Iceberg lettuce – 3 Cups torn into pieces
- Boiled corn – ½ Cup
- Tomatoes – 1/2 cup cut into pieces
- Cucumber -1/2 cup cut into cubes
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch of powdered sugar and salt to taste
Method:
- Combine all ingredients (veggies -tossed together) in a bowl and refrigerate.
- Before serving pour the dressing and toss lightly and serve.
Pro Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables – Use fresh vegetables, including crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, corn, cucumber as they give the better flavour & nutrition.
- Refrigerate the salad – Refrigerating the vegetables before serving, as it gives a more refreshing & cool touch & is prefect for sunny summer day.
- Vegetables should be chopped uniformly – Chopping vegetables evenly makes the salad easier to eat & ensure every bite has a balanced mix of flavours.
- Add dressing in the end – Adding the dressing just before serving ensures the lettuce remain crisp & the salad doesn’t turn watery.
- Adjust dressing – You can adjust the dressing by adding more lemon juice for the tangy flavour, etc. as per your taste.
- Garnish well – Add fresh herbs like coriander, mint, etc. for extra freshness & flavour.
FAQs:
- When can I have this low-calorie salad?
You can have it as a pre-meal starter or a light lunch / dinner option by pairing it with a protein option.
- Is this fibre rich salad healthy?
Yes, fibre rich salad is healthy, as it is rich in fibre, antioxidants and essential nutrients required for the body’s optimal functioning.
- Can I completely skip the oil for this salad?
Absolutely, you can skip the olive oil and add lemon juice, salt, & other herbs for seasoning.
- Can I meal prep & store this quick healthy salad?
Yes, you can prep the vegetables & store them in an airtight container, just make sure to add the dressing before serving.
- Is this summer salad recipe gluten free?
Yes, this salad uses ingredients which are naturally gluten free.
- Is this a weight loss salad?
Yes, this salad is low in calorie, high in soluble fiber which keeps you full for longer, thus helping in weight loss.
- Is this corn cucumber lettuce tomato salad good for summer?
Yes absolutely, this salad uses hydrating cucumber, crispy lettuce, tomatoes & corn, making it the perfect summer salad recipe.
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