Heart-Healthy Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad
Brighten up your table with this heart-healthy Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad, the perfect recipe for embracing seasonal produce and boosting your nutrition in style. Packed with vibrant mixed greens—spinach, arugula, and romaine—juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and crisp bell peppers, this salad is a rainbow of freshness. Sweet shredded carrot pairs beautifully with creamy avocado cubes and fragrant basil, giving every bite a burst of texture and flavor. The zesty homemade dressing, made with lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey, ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for four servings, this salad is a deliciously light yet satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or as an elegant side dish. Ideal for anyone seeking a heart-friendly, nutrient-rich recipe, this summer salad will leave you feeling refreshed and energized!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.
Peel and thinly slice the cucumber into rounds.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and remove the seeds and stem.
Peel the carrot and shred it using a box grater or a julienne peeler.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into cubes.
Thinly slice the red onion and separate the slices into rings.
Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, shredded carrot, avocado cubes, and red onion slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and honey to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil leaves over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of the summer salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2835 mg | 60% | |
*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.
