Minted Green Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
51%
Minted Green Salad
20 min.
12
65kcal

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Brighten up your meal with our refreshing Minted Green Salad, a perfect side dish that balances flavor and health. This delightful salad is not only pleasing to the palate but also brings a burst of color to your table, making it an ideal choice for any gathering or special occasion.

With a health score of 51, this vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dish features a combination of crisp Boston lettuce and tender hearts of romaine, complemented by the sweetness of fresh carrots and the crunch of Kirby cucumbers. Each bite is invigorated by the vibrant flavors of packed mint leaves, creating a refreshing experience that is light yet satisfying.

Prepared in just 20 minutes, the Minted Green Salad is incredibly simple to whip up, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your company and less time in the kitchen. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar, this salad perfectly embodies the essence of a healthy, low FODMAP dish that leaves you feeling revitalized.

Whether served as an antipasti, a starter, or a snack, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal. With only 65 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free and savor the freshness, making it the perfect choice for health-conscious eaters and salad lovers alike. Discover the joy of vibrant, wholesome ingredients with this Minted Green Salad!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boston lettuce 
  •  carrots 
  •  cucumber halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt fine
  • 1.5 cups mint leaves packed
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons red-wine vinegar 
  •  the of 1 cos lettuce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Halve carrots crosswise, then shave into wide ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Toss with cucumbers, lettuces, mint, and oil in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with sea salt and toss, then sprinkle with vinegar and toss again.

Nutrition Facts

Calories65kcal
Protein8.98%
Fat63.21%
Carbs27.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.15
Glycemic Load
0.49
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.095651942751%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.74mg
Hesperetin
0.57mg
Apigenin
0.31mg
Luteolin
0.73mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.13kcal
3.26%
Fat:4.83g
7.43%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.16%
Carbohydrates:4.78g
1.59%
Net Carbohydrates:2.85g
1.04%
Sugar:2.08g
2.31%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:110.47mg
4.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.54g
3.09%
Vitamin A:4072.5IU
81.45%
Vitamin K:69.85µg
66.52%
Folate:63.41µg
15.85%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.1%
Potassium:308.29mg
8.81%
Vitamin C:6.99mg
8.48%
Fiber:1.93g
7.73%
Iron:1.24mg
6.91%
Magnesium:22.52mg
5.63%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.62%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.39%
Calcium:48.39mg
4.84%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.57%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.49%
Copper:0.09mg
4.34%
Phosphorus:43.03mg
4.3%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.15%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.23%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.17%
Source:Epicurious