Heart-Healthy Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad
Refreshingly light and bursting with vibrant flavors, the Heart-Healthy Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad is the perfect addition to your healthy eating routine. This no-cook recipe features thinly sliced English cucumber, julienned carrots, and strips of red bell pepper, all tossed with fresh parsley for a garden-fresh touch. The simple yet zesty dressing—made with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey—adds a tangy-sweet balance to the crunchy vegetables. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this salad is low in calories, rich in vitamins, and ready in just 15 minutes. Whether served as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this quick and easy salad will delight your taste buds and support your heart health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber and carrots thoroughly under cold running water.
Using a mandoline or sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumber into rounds and place them in a large bowl.
Peel the carrots, then using a julienne peeler or knife, cut them into thin strips and add to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add the strips to the bowl with the cucumbers and carrots.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss lightly until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.
Adjust the seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 710 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1405 mg | 30% | |
*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.
