Soy-Free Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
Elevate your meal with this vibrant Soy-Free Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing, a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and earthy carrots paired with sharp red onion and fragrant parsley. This healthy, 20-minute recipe is a feast for the senses, featuring a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano that ties the flavors together beautifully. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone seeking a soy-free dish, this crowd-pleaser balances crunch, color, and zest in every bite. Serve it as a light appetizer or a side dish for your favorite grilled entrées, and enjoy the wholesome goodness of fresh vegetables paired with bright Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 small Red Onion
- 30 grams Fresh Parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and then halve them.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Peel and grate the carrot.
Peel and finely slice the red onion.
Coarsely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, grated carrot, and sliced red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to create the dressing.
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to evenly coat the vegetables with the dressing.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1270 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1967 mg | 42% | |
*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.
