Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this **Easy Vegetable Salad** is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish. Packed with vibrant vegetables like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers, this recipe is as colorful as it is nutritious. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of black pepper ties everything together, making it a refreshing yet satisfying option for any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or as a light lunch. Serve it immediately or let it chill for even more depth of flavorβeither way, this simple vegetable salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Deseed the red bell pepper and chop it into small bite-sized pieces.
Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, grated carrot, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1254 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1770 mg | 38% | |
*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.