Low Fat Creamy Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise
Indulge in the guilt-free delight of this **Low Fat Creamy Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise**, a colorful and refreshing dish that's perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Packed with crunchy carrots, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and tender peas, this vibrant salad is tossed in a tangy, low-fat dressing made from **low-fat mayonnaise, non-fat yogurt, and lemon juice**, lightly sweetened with honey for a versatile balance of flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this creamy yet light salad is ideal as a lunchtime meal or a chilled side dish to complement any main course. It's a nutrient-rich combination of wholesome vegetables paired with a healthier take on mayonnaise dressing—sure to please both your palate and your wellness goals! Perfect for those searching for recipes featuring **low-fat meals**, **healthy salads**, or **vegetable side dishes**.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain non-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup celery, diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat mayonnaise, plain non-fat yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well combined to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, add the grated carrots, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, diced celery, thawed peas, and chopped fresh parsley.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the salad chilled, either as a light lunch or as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2530 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2116 mg | 45% | |
*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.
