Low Fat Mixed Vegetable Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with crisp, refreshing flavors, this Low Fat Mixed Vegetable Salad is the perfect healthy addition to your meal repertoire. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and shredded carrot, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. A tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley brings it all together, enhancing the natural flavors while keeping calories in check. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for busy weekdays, light lunches, or as a vibrant side for dinner. Whether you're looking to eat lighter or simply enjoy the crunch of fresh, garden-picked vegetables, this low-fat salad is your go-to for guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for those searching for "healthy mixed vegetable recipes" or "quick no-cook salads," it's as simple as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 150 grams Mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the cucumber into thin slices and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, removing the seeds and stem, and add to the salad bowl.
Peel the carrot and then use a grater to shred it finely into the bowl.
Thinly slice half a medium red onion and add it to the bowl with other vegetables.
Add the mixed salad greens to the bowl, gently tearing any large leaves into smaller pieces.
Chop the fresh parsley roughly and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until emulsified.
Pour the homemade dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and flavors of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1320 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2092 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.
