Fresh Summertime Vegetable Salad
Brighten up your table with this Fresh Summertime Vegetable Salad, a vibrant and healthy dish bursting with garden-fresh flavors! Made with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this easy 15-minute recipe is the ultimate no-cook summer side dish. Tossed with a fragrant sprinkle of fresh parsley and a light, tangy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, each bite delivers refreshing crunch and zest. Perfect as a chilled accompaniment to grilled entrees or a light standalone meal, this salad celebrates the best of seasonal produce while keeping prep simple and satisfying. A true must-try for summer dining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small cubes and add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.
Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1343 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2220 mg | 47% | |
*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.
