Fresh Vegetable Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Vegetable Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light main course. Packed with a rainbow of nutrient-rich ingredients like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, this salad is as delicious as it is visually stunning. A simple homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of parsley ties everything together with a refreshing zing. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely no-cook, this easy salad recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or adding a pop of freshness to any gathering. Serve it as a stand-alone dish, or pair it with grilled proteins for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater, or cut it into thin julienne strips. Add to the bowl.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice it into chunks and gently fold it into the salad.

Step 9

Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the vegetables evenly.

Step 12

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1712.7 grams (1712.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	908

Total Fat 66.60g	85%
Saturated Fat 10.20g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1434mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 75.10g	27%
Dietary Fiber 28.80g	103%
Total Sugars 28.50g
Protein 18.60g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 384mg	30%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 3626mg	77%

*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: 61.5%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 30.8%