Purslane, Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Mint

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Purslane is a nutrient-packed green with a bright, lemony flavor and delicate crunch. Many gardeners in the U.S. consider it a weed, but Cypriots use it to make refreshing salads. If it isn't growing in your own yard, try calling a local vegetable farmer, who might be pleased to give some away, or you can order it from melissas.com or chefs-garden.com. Watercress makes a peppery substitute in this simple salad recipe.

By Jen Rose Smith

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

5 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups trimmed purslane or 6 cups trimmed watercress
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium English cucumber or 2 Persian (mini) cucumbers, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

Whisk oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl. Add purslane (or watercress), tomatoes, cucumber and mint. Toss to combine.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

73	Calories
6g	Fat
4g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 73
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g	3%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 991IU	20%
Vitamin C 17mg	18%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 133mg	6%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 26mg	6%
Potassium 350mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Purslane, Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Mint

Ingredients

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