Mixed Vegetable Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Mixed Vegetable Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and colorful strips of red bell pepper and carrot, this salad is a celebration of healthy eating. Black olives and crumbled feta cheese add a savory twist, while a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and parsley ties everything together. Perfect as a light lunch or a nutritious side dish, this salad can be assembled in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Rich in vitamins, textures, and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick, wholesome meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 100 grams Black olives
• 100 grams Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium Lemon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and use a vegetable peeler to shave it into ribbons or use a grater to add it to the salad.

Step 7

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.

Step 8

Add the black olives to the salad bowl.

Step 9

Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to ensure even distribution of the dressing.

Step 12

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1043.6 grams (1043.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	748

Total Fat 56.50g	72%
Saturated Fat 18.70g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.10g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 2802mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 47.20g	17%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 19.60g
Protein 22.90g	46%

Vitamin D 16IU	80%
Calcium 709mg	55%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1734mg	37%

*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: 64.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 23.9%