Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is a feast for the senses and the perfect addition to any meal. Featuring a vibrant blend of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and earthy julienned carrot, every bite offers a satisfying mix of textures and natural goodness. Tossed with thin slices of red onion and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, the colorful medley is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing made with tangy lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy salad is ideal as a refreshing appetizer or a light, flavorful side dish. Perfect for clean eating and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, it’s a true celebration of fresh vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds if desired. Slice it into half-moons and add to the bowl.
Core and dice the red bell pepper, then add it to the bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrot, adding it to the salad mixture.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl as well.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle over the salad.
To prepare the dressing, mince the garlic clove and place it in a small bowl.
Add the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
Whisk the dressing together until well combined, then season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1549 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3163 mg | 67% | |
*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.
