Easy Vegetable Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this **Easy Vegetable Salad** is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish. Packed with vibrant vegetables like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers, this recipe is as colorful as it is nutritious. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of black pepper ties everything together, making it a refreshing yet satisfying option for any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or as a light lunch. Serve it immediately or let it chill for even more depth of flavor—either way, this simple vegetable salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Deseed the red bell pepper and chop it into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley finely.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, grated carrot, red onion, and parsley.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	959.1 grams (959.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	577

Total Fat 43.70g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1254mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 44.70g	16%
Dietary Fiber 10.80g	39%
Total Sugars 22.50g
Protein 7.60g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157mg	12%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1770mg	38%

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

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 29.7%