Vegetarian Fresh Garden Salad with Ham
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegetarian Fresh Garden Salad with Ham (vegetarian version sans ham), a celebration of crunchy textures, fresh produce, and creamy feta cheese. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion, this colorful medley is dressed in a zesty homemade olive oil and lemon dressing that ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for lunch or as a side dish, this quick and healthy recipe showcases the best of fresh garden vegetables. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian-friendly option or a savory twist, this customizable salad is your go-to recipe for freshness and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large carrot
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber thinly and add to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin strips or use a julienne peeler, then add to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the salad.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the mix.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out cubes of avocado into the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss everything gently to combine.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors of the vegetarian garden salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 570 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 989 mg | 21% | |
*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.
