California Vegetable Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this California Vegetable Salad is your go-to recipe for a quick and healthy meal! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and the perfect creaminess from ripe avocado, this salad offers a medley of textures and colors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of red bell pepper, red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevates the flavor profile, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this wholesome salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a stunning starter for dinner parties. Enjoy a taste of California sunshine with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the bowl.
Deseed and dice the red bell pepper, then add it to the salad.
Peel, pit, and chop the avocado into small chunks. Gently toss the avocado into the salad to avoid smashing it.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to ensure the ingredients are coated evenly.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture. Optional: garnish with additional parsley or a lemon wedge for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1258 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2312 mg | 49% | |
*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.
