Chilled Vegetable Medley
Bright, crisp, and packed with fresh flavors, this Chilled Vegetable Medley is the ultimate no-cook side dish for warm weather dining. Featuring a vibrant mix of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion, this recipe is as colorful as it is nutritious. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic and garnished with fresh parsley, this easy 20-minute dish offers a delightful balance of crunch and tang. Perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, or healthy meal prep, this refreshing vegetable salad is served chilled, making it an irresistible and light appetizer or side that highlights the best of seasonal produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 small 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 all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, or halve the rounds if the cucumber is particularly thick.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl.
Peel the carrot, then either shred it using a grater or cut it into thin matchstick-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the vegetables.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetable mixture.
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 vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1260 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1908 mg | 41% | |
*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.
