Vegetable Garlic Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Vegetable Garlic Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and crunchy carrots, all tossed with tender mixed greens. The star of this dish is the roasted garlic dressing—a delectable blend of caramelized garlic, tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil—that infuses every bite with bold flavor. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side, this salad is easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, including the quick oven-roast of the garlic. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this wholesome and nutrient-packed dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Healthy, flavorful, and designed to impress, this recipe is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing vegetable salad that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 medium Carrot
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the garlic cloves (unpeeled) on a small piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and wrap tightly into a small parcel.
Roast the garlic parcel in the oven for 10 minutes or until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
While the garlic is roasting, wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, dice the red bell pepper, and julienne the carrots.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrots.
Once the garlic is done roasting, let it cool slightly before squeezing the soft roasted garlic out of the skins into a small mixing bowl.
Mash the roasted garlic with a fork, then whisk in the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1463 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2104 mg | 45% | |
*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.
