Healthy Green Salad that will keep you full! Perfect for weight loss
Healthy Green Salad that will keep you full! Perfect for weight loss is a easy Italian-American recipe that serves 4. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by The Modern Nonna on YouTube.
Prep: 16 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 25 min
Cost: $4.30 total, $1.08 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce (washed, trimmed, stacked and rolled before slicing)
- 5 pieces Radishes (thinly sliced on a diagonal; optional)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced thin, include both white and green parts)
- 1 medium Cucumber (seedless preferred, diced into bite‑size pieces)
- 1 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin for best flavor)
- 3 tbsp Plain Yogurt (full‑fat Greek yogurt works best for creaminess)
Instructions
Prepare Romaine Lettuce
Stack the romaine lettuce leaves, roll them tightly, and slice into thin ribbons using a sharp chef’s knife.
Time: PT5M
Slice Radishes
Trim the radish ends and slice thinly on a diagonal; set aside.
Time: PT2M
Slice Green Onions
Trim the root ends and slice the green onions thinly; set aside.
Time: PT2M
Dice Cucumber
Wash the cucumber, cut into bite‑size dice; sprinkle lightly with salt to draw out moisture.
Time: PT3M
Combine Vegetables
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced lettuce, radishes, green onions, and cucumber.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Yogurt Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Serve immediately, or let sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly (if using full‑fat yogurt)
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 18, 2026








