Sugar-Free Classic Chopped Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and wholesome Sugar-Free Classic Chopped Salad, the perfect balance of crisp textures and fresh flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and red bell peppers, this colorful dish bursts with garden-fresh goodness. Featuring a tangy, sugar-free dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, it’s a heart-healthy option free from added sugars. Fresh parsley and basil lend an aromatic touch, making this salad as refreshing as it is nutritious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this effortless recipe is ideal for clean-eating diets, diabetic-friendly meals, or anyone looking to enjoy a guilt-free and delicious veggie-packed side dish. Serve it immediately or chill for a deeper interplay of flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 4 medium Radishes
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying all vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
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 salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it.
Remove the ends of the radishes, slice them thinly, and add to the bowl.
Chop the parsley and basil finely and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients together until well coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3259 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2498 mg | 53% | |
*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.
