⏱ 10 min total

Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

Name: Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 cup Arugula; 1 cup slices Cucumber; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ tsp Dill

Per 1 serving · 173 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

148

7%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
1.8g
5% of calories
Carbs
6.3g
16% of calories
Fat
14g
79% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing (173 g) has 148 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 6.3 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (79% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (57% DV).

Per 100 g

86cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin K57%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C16%
Vitamin E14%
Folate (B9)12%
Iron12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 min

1
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula and sliced cucumber.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill to make the dressing.
3
Pour the dressing over the arugula and cucumber, and toss gently to combine.
4
Serve immediately as a refreshing salad for lunch or as a side dish for dinner.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (173 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	53 μg	6%
Vitamin C	15 mg	16%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	69 μg	57%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin	0.2 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	49 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	9%
Choline	13 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	82 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	316 mg	7%
Magnesium	33 mg	8%
Phosphorus	47 mg	7%
Zinc	0.4 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	0.4 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	11 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0 g	—
Beta carotene	617 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.2 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	10 g	—
Phenylalanine	0 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	0 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 148 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

28min
Walking (3.5 mph)
18min
Cycling (moderate)
12min
Running (6 mph)
21min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing?

One serving of Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing (1 serving) has 148 calories, which works out to 86 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing?

13 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Arugula and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing?

3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (173 g)

Calories148

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	18%
Saturated fat 1.9g	10%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 13mg	1%
Total carbohydrate 6.3g	2%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 3g
Protein 1.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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