Low Fat Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables
Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh garden flavors, this Low Fat Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. Featuring a vibrant mix of crunchy lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet bell pepper, zesty radishes, and a touch of red onion, every forkful delivers a medley of textures and tastes. A light, zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard elevates the flavors while keeping the dish low-fat and wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this healthy salad is a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your day. Whether you're serving it as a light lunch or a refreshing side, this recipe is all about celebrating fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 5 pieces Radishes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed lettuce leaves thoroughly. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add to the salad.
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin rounds or julienne strips, adding it to the bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add to the salad.
Slice the radishes thinly and add them to the mix.
Thinly slice the quarter of a red onion and sprinkle it over the salad.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and scatter over the top.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Use a whisk or shake vigorously to blend until emulsified.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing low-fat fresh green salad with mixed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1952 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3165 mg | 67% | |
*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.
