Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Chopped Vegetable Salad. Bursting with fresh seasonal vegetables and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also fully customizable to suit your taste. Whether you serve it as a light main dish or as a colorful side for picnics and potlucks, its crunchiness and bright colors will delight everyone at the table. Packed with nutrients, this salad supports a healthy lifestyle while delivering on taste. Enjoy it chilled for enhanced flavor or at room temperature—either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
- Handful grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Himalayan salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, water, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, yellow and orange bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg