Refreshing Vegetable Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and crisp textures, this Refreshing Vegetable Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish for any meal. Packed with crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad delivers a symphony of fresh, garden-inspired flavors. Grated carrot and a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley add both texture and aromatic flair, while a zesty olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties it all together with a light, tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, nutrient-rich salad is perfect for busy weeknights, summer barbecues, or as a light, refreshing lunch. Serve it chilled for enhanced flavor, and enjoy a wholesome dish that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 medium Bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 large Carrot
- 15 grams Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Peel the cucumber if preferred and slice it into thin rounds. Alternatively, you can halve the cucumber lengthwise and cut it into half-moons.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings or strips.
Remove the seeds and stems from the bell peppers, then slice them into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
Peel the carrot and shred it using a box grater or julienne it into thin strips.
Finely chop the parsley leaves, discarding the thick stems.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, bell pepper strips, shredded carrot, and chopped parsley.
Drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the vegetables.
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together gently until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for extra freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1266 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2348 mg | 50% | |
*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.
