Vegan Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
Bright, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavors, this Vegan Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is a celebration of garden-fresh ingredients. Packed with vibrant mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, shredded carrots, creamy avocado, and a touch of red onion, this salad offers a rainbow of textures and tastes. The star of the dish is the homemade lemon-herb dressing, bursting with the tang of fresh lemon juice, the earthiness of parsley and thyme, and a hint of garlic. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and perfect for any season, this nutritious vegan salad is ideal as a light lunch, refreshing side dish, or healthy potluck offering. With keywords like "vegan," "fresh vegetable salad," and "lemon-herb dressing," this recipe promises wholesome goodness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed leaves (such as arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.
3. Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper into thin rounds and add to the bowl.
4. Peel and shred the carrot using a grater, then add to the salad.
5. Thinly slice the red onion and add to the mixture.
6. Dice the avocado and gently stir into the salad, being careful not to mash it.
7. In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by zesting and juicing the lemon.
8. Combine the lemon juice and zest with olive oil in the bowl.
9. Chop the fresh parsley and thyme finely and add them to the dressing.
10. Mince the garlic clove and mix it into the dressing.
11. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
12. Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients lightly to coat.
13. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.7 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1288 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2399 mg | 51% | |
*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.
