Cucumber Vegetable Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber Vegetable Salad is the perfect way to elevate your mealtime. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and a hint of sweetness from grated carrots, this salad is complemented by a vibrant lemon and olive oil dressing with an optional touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s a quick and healthy side dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, summer barbecues, or meal prep. Topped with fresh parsley and a sprinkling of red onion for added zest, this nutrient-packed salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, pasta dishes, or as a standalone light meal. Your new go-to vegetable salad awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds or half-moons and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Thinly slice the red onion into strips and add it to the bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, then mix it with the other vegetables.
Dice the bell pepper into small cubes and combine it with the rest of the ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and honey (if using) to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1255 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1589 mg | 34% | |
*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.
