Nut-Free Mixed Vegetable Salad

Brighten up mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Nut-Free Mixed Vegetable Salad, a quick and wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a colorful medley of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy carrot matchsticks, cool cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this recipe is bursting with natural flavors and textures. A zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey ties it all together, delivering a perfectly balanced blend of tangy and sweet without the use of nuts or allergens. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad shines as a crisp side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Perfect for those seeking a healthy, allergen-friendly recipe, this salad will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 small red onion
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and slice it into thin matchsticks or use a julienne peeler for uniform strips.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, or cut it into half-moons for variation.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad, using more or less to taste.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients together to evenly distribute the dressing.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	826.1 grams (826.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	445

Total Fat 29.70g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1318mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 42.40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 23.60g
Protein 7.70g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159mg	12%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1648mg	35%

*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: 57.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 36.3%