Colorful Vegetable Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Colorful Vegetable Salad, a feast for both the eyes and the palate! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and an array of sweet, colorful bell peppers, this salad is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Thinly sliced radishes and ribbons of carrot add a satisfying crunch, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of honey and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes the perfect balance between light and flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the ultimate healthy side dish or light meal that's sure to impress. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a vibrant addition to your next gathering, this vegetable salad is as versatile as it is delicious! Keywords: colorful vegetable salad, fresh vegetable salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad dressing, vibrant salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 4 small Radishes
- 0.25 cup Parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry all vegetables.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and include them in the salad.
Core and thinly slice the bell peppers, then add them to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion and toss it with the other vegetables.
Peel the carrot and use a vegetable peeler to shave it into thin ribbons, adding it to the salad.
Thinly slice the radishes and mix them in.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful vegetable salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1919 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2744 mg | 58% | |
*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.
