⏱ 20 min total

Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Name: Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ cup Water; ¾ cup, chopped Watercress; ¼ cup, shredded Red cabbage; ⅛ small raw Red onion; ¼ cucumber Cucumber; ½ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ tbsp Tahini; ¼ tbsp Garlic powder; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tbsp Parsley; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper; ⅛ cup grated Carrots; ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Per 1 serving · 201 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

190

10%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.9g
6% of calories
Carbs
10g
20% of calories
Fat
17g
74% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing (201 g) has 190 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (74% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (31% DV), Vitamin K (91% DV) and copper (22% DV).

Per 100 g

94cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.4g

2.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C31%
Vitamin K91%
Copper22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A19%
Vitamin E16%
Thiamine12%
Vitamin B614%
Iron17%
Phosphorus13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 min

1
Chop the watercress, cabbage, onion, and cucumber. Combine them in a large bowl.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, garlic powder, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3
Dress the salad with the prepared dressing, then top with grated carrots and garnish with sesame seeds.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (201 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	173 μg	19%
Vitamin C	28 mg	31%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	16%
Vitamin K	109 μg	91%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	12%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	23 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	15 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	94 mg	9%
Iron	1 mg	17%
Potassium	353 mg	8%
Magnesium	32 mg	8%
Phosphorus	92 mg	13%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	486 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	1,830 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	4 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 190 calories

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

36min
Walking (3.5 mph)
23min
Cycling (moderate)
16min
Running (6 mph)
27min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing?

One serving of Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing (1 serving) has 190 calories, which works out to 94 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing?

324 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Leafy Green and Vegetable Salad With Lemon-Tahini Dressing?

2.9 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 (201 g)

Calories190

% Daily Value*

Total fat 17g	21%
Saturated fat 2.3g	11%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 324mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary fiber 2.4g	8%
Total sugars 2.9g
Protein 2.9g

* 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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