Julienne Vegetable Salad with Lemon Dressing
Bright, fresh, and delightfully crisp, this Julienne Vegetable Salad with Lemon Dressing is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Featuring a vibrant medley of julienned carrots, cucumber, zucchini, and colorful bell peppers, this salad is as nutritious as it is beautiful. Tossed with a zesty lemon dressing made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, it delivers the perfect balance of tangy and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is a quick and healthy addition to your meal rotation, perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing starter. Garnished with fresh parsley for an herbaceous finish, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a weeknight dinner upgrade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Carrots
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper
- 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black Pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots and cucumber (optional for cucumber). Trim the ends.
Using a julienne peeler, mandoline slicer, or sharp knife, cut the carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini into thin, uniform strips.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the lemon dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the julienned vegetables.
Pour the lemon dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat them evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3225 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2436 mg | 52% | |
*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.
