Just Your Average Vegetable Salad
Elevate your everyday greens with "Just Your Average Vegetable Salad"—a vibrant medley of fresh, crisp vegetables dressed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. This quick and easy recipe combines nutrient-packed romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet shredded carrot, and bright red bell pepper, all complemented by the subtle bite of red onion. The zesty dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, strikes the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy vegetable salad is a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with any meal, or it can stand alone as a light, refreshing lunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this classic salad is anything but average!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables to prepare them for chopping.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons and add them to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the salad mix.
Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it finely before adding it to the bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small chunks and add this to the mixture.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-rings and distribute them evenly in the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes for a refreshing, crisp texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1535 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2722 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.
