Fresh Summertime Vegetable Salad

Brighten up your table with this Fresh Summertime Vegetable Salad, a vibrant and healthy dish bursting with garden-fresh flavors! Made with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this easy 15-minute recipe is the ultimate no-cook summer side dish. Tossed with a fragrant sprinkle of fresh parsley and a light, tangy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, each bite delivers refreshing crunch and zest. Perfect as a chilled accompaniment to grilled entrees or a light standalone meal, this salad celebrates the best of seasonal produce while keeping prep simple and satisfying. A true must-try for summer dining!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small cubes and add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 7

In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.

Step 10

Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1180 grams (1180.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	615

Total Fat 43.70g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1343mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 55.20g	20%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 22.40g
Protein 9.80g	20%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 165mg	13%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 2220mg	47%

*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: 60.2%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 33.8%