Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with texture, this Crunchy Vegetable Salad is the ultimate showcase of healthy, vibrant ingredients. Packed with julienned carrots, crisp cucumber, crunchy red cabbage, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this colorful medley is topped with lightly toasted sunflower seeds for an irresistible bite. A zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together, infusing each bite with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is a refreshing side dish or a light, guilt-free meal. Perfect for summertime gatherings, meal prep, or simply enjoying a nutrient-packed boost during the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Bell pepper (red)
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel and julienne the carrots into thin matchstick-like pieces.
Slice the cucumber into half-moons and the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Shred the red cabbage into thin slices using a knife or mandoline.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a large salad bowl, combine the carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of additional sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1404 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1630 mg | 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.
