Low Sodium Mixed Vegetable Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Low Sodium Mixed Vegetable Salad is the ultimate guilt-free dish for healthy eating. Perfect for your heart-healthy lifestyle, this colorful salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and the bold richness of red bell peppers, all topped with a tangy homemade dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. With no added salt, this recipe relies on herbs like fresh parsley and a dash of black pepper for robust seasoning, ensuring every bite is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal low-sodium side or light main dish, perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Enjoy a refreshing taste of health without compromising on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small Garlic clove
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips after removing the seeds and stem, add to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the carrot, then add the slices to the salad.
Cut the cucumber lengthwise into quarters, then slice. Add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the mixture.
Thinly slice half of the red onion and add to the salad for a mild bite.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and Dijon mustard.
Peel and mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well-combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes for flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 197 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1428 mg | 30% | |
*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.
