Jamaican Garden Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and tropical flavors, this Jamaican Garden Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy red cabbage, sweet mango, creamy avocado, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. A hint of zesty lime and a drizzle of honey-lime dressing elevate the flavors, while scallions and cilantro add a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and full of wholesome ingredients, this Caribbean-inspired salad is the ideal side dish or light meal. Serve it as a refreshing addition to your summer menu or pair it with jerk chicken or grilled seafood for the ultimate island dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Mango
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 large Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables and fruits thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Shred the red cabbage and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the salad.
Peel and dice the mango into bite-sized chunks, then add it to the mix.
Halve, pit, and slice the avocado, placing the slices on top of the salad.
Thinly slice the scallions and sprinkle them over the salad.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and add it as a garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1314 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2723 mg | 58% | |
*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.
