Sunny Vegetable Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Sunny Vegetable Salad, a colorful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet corn. Elevated by the zesty addition of yellow bell pepper and carrots, this salad is packed with wholesome flavors and nutrients. Tossed in a light, tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, it’s the perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herby kick, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 20 minutes—making it ideal for healthy lunches, summer picnics, or as a lively side dish. Bursting with freshness and natural goodness, this recipe is not only delicious but also rich in fiber and antioxidants. Serve it immediately or chill for a few hours to enjoy a cool, refreshing bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Dice the cucumber (skin on or off per preference) and the yellow bell pepper, then add to the salad bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrot into thin strips or grate it, adding it to the salad.
Add the cooked sweet corn kernels to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad for a burst of herbal flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, ground black pepper, and salt to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.7 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 676 mg | 14% | |
*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.
