Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables
Bursting with crisp textures and vibrant flavors, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish perfect for any meal. Featuring a refreshing base of romaine lettuce and spinach, this recipe is loaded with colorful ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and shredded carrots, all topped with creamy avocado for a satisfying finish. The light dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, offering a zesty and healthy alternative to store-bought options. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is a delicious, low-calorie choice for a heart-healthy lifestyle and can be served as a fresh side dish or a light main course. Perfect for those craving a blend of wholesome veggies and natural flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 small Carrots
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin half-moons.
Chop the red bell pepper into small cubes after removing the seeds and core.
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or slice them into thin strips using a julienne peeler.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut the avocado into small cubes.
In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, red onion, and avocado. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1496 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3562 mg | 76% | |
*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.
