Spunky Vegetable Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of bold flavors, the Spunky Vegetable Salad is your go-to recipe for a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This colorful medley combines crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, all enhanced by the crunch of red bell peppers and shredded carrots. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy finish. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad bursts with wholesome ingredients and a lively flavor profile that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or meal prepping for the week, the Spunky Vegetable Salad is a deliciously healthy addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 (medium, diced) Cucumber
- 1 (small, diced) Red bell pepper
- 0.25 (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup (crumbled, optional) Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion slices, shredded carrots, and parsley to the bowl.
If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to combine.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or alongside your favorite main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.0 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1805 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1070 mg | 23% | |
*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.
