Chopped Veggie Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Chopped Veggie Salad is the ultimate go-to for a healthy side dish or light main course. Featuring a colorful medley of crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell pepper, zesty red onion, and sweet carrot, this recipe is a celebration of vibrant produce. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, and optionally topped with creamy feta cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of freshness and richness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or outdoor barbecues. Rich in nutrients and customizable to suit any palate, this easy chopped vegetable salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Bell pepper (any color)
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes depending on their size.
Chop the bell pepper into small cubes.
Finely dice the red onion.
Peel and grate the carrot or chop it finely if you prefer small chunks.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, carrot, and parsley.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chopped veggies and toss gently to coat evenly.
If using, crumble feta cheese over the salad and gently fold it in.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.5 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2016 mg | 43% | |
*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.
