Fresh Veggie Salad

Brighten up your table with this Fresh Veggie Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Accented with shredded carrot, sliced red onion, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade lemon-olive oil dressing, this colorful salad is bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect as a healthy side dish or a light, vegetarian main course. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herby finish, this salad is a refreshing way to add a nutrient-packed boost to any meal. Perfect for those on the hunt for quick, easy, and healthy salad recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash all produce thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper into small squares and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it thinly over the salad.

Step 7

Finely slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Dice it into chunks and add it to the salad.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 11

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the salad for garnish.

Step 12

Serve the veggie salad immediately as a healthy side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1495.6 grams (1495.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	947

Total Fat 73.70g	94%
Saturated Fat 11.20g	56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1434mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 69.70g	25%
Dietary Fiber 30.40g	109%
Total Sugars 23.60g
Protein 17.90g	36%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 359mg	28%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 3459mg	74%

*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: 65.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 27.5%