Sugar-Free Crunchy Almond Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and health-conscious Sugar-Free Crunchy Almond Salad, a delightful harmony of crisp vegetables, nutty toasted almonds, and a zesty homemade dressing. Packed with fresh mixed greens, crunchy bell peppers, refreshing cucumber, and sweet carrots, this salad is both visually stunning and nutritionally rich. The sugar-free lemon Dijon dressing adds a tangy punch, while the almonds provide an irresistible crunch that makes every bite satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy days, offering a quick, wholesome option for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb dish or simply aiming to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, this salad is guaranteed to impress with its balance of flavors and textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 0.25 red onion
- 1 carrot
- 0.5 cup toasted almonds
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion. Grate or julienne the carrot. Add all these vegetables to the salad bowl with the salad greens.
Add the toasted almonds to the salad bowl, ensuring they are evenly distributed for a consistent crunchy texture.
Prepare the salad dressing by combining the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined, forming a smooth dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad well to ensure all the vegetables and almonds are coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1424 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1669 mg | 36% | |
*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.
