Dairy-Free Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nourishing Dairy-Free Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing! Bursting with crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and crisp matchstick carrots, this refreshing recipe highlights the best of fresh produce. Enhanced by finely chopped parsley and basil, it’s dressed in a zesty blend of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor, making it a wholesome side dish or light meal ideal for any occasion. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts, this recipe delivers a vibrant medley of textures and tastes in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add to the salad mix.
Core, deseed, and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add to the bowl.
Peel the carrot and cut into thin matchsticks or use a julienne peeler. Add to the bowl.
Peel the red onion, slice it thinly into half-moons, and add to the mix.
Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely, and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1444 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1832 mg | 39% | |
*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.
