Parmesan Veggie Salad
Bright, fresh, and loaded with flavor, this Parmesan Veggie Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for health-conscious foodies! Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a hint of sharpness from sliced red onion, this salad is as vibrant as it is delicious. The real star is the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which adds a salty, nutty richness that perfectly complements the zest of a homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a light side dish or paired with grilled chicken or fish for a complete, satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for an easy, nutrient-packed lunch, this Parmesan Veggie Salad is a flavorful go-to option you'll want to make over and over again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper into thin rounds or strips. Thinly slice the red onion. Add the vegetables to the salad bowl with the greens.
Using a microplane or cheese grater, finely grate the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the salad, distributing it evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1676 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1429 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.
