Nut-Free Mixed Vegetable Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Nut-Free Mixed Vegetable Salad delivers a delightful medley of crisp veggies topped with a simple, zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for allergy-friendly dining, this recipe combines nutrient-packed ingredients like crunchy carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, served over a bed of vibrant mixed salad greens. A tangy blend of lemon juice, olive oil, and honey creates a light and refreshing dressing, enhancing the natural goodness of the vegetables without overpowering. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy dish is ideal as a side salad or a light meal, offering a simple yet satisfying option for anyone seeking a nut-free and gluten-free recipe that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin matchsticks or use a julienne peeler for uniform strips.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, or cut it into half-moons for variation.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad, using more or less to taste.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients together to evenly distribute the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1318 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
