Perfect Garden Salad
Brighten up your table with the "Perfect Garden Salad," a vibrant medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients paired with a zesty homemade dressing. Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and sweet red bell peppers add bursts of flavor and texture. Shredded carrot and finely chopped parsley provide a pop of color and freshness, all balanced beautifully with thinly sliced red onion for a subtle tang. The dressing—a simple yet flavorful blend of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of seasoning—ties everything together, making this salad the ultimate go-to for health-conscious eating. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome dish is perfect as a refreshing side or a light main course that everyone will enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry all vegetables and fresh parsley.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons and add to the salad.
Dice the red bell pepper and red onion into small pieces and toss them into the bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, then sprinkle it over the salad mixture.
Finely chop the parsley and add it on top of the other ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy garden salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1308 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1741 mg | 37% | |
*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.
