Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines crisp vegetables with a zesty dressing, perfect for uplifting moments.
Ingredients
- Leafy Greens (romaine or spinach)
- Fresh Cucumbers, diced
- Bell Peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- Red Onion, thinly sliced
- Minced Garlic
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Fresh Dill, chopped
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Feta Cheese or Nuts (walnuts or sunflower seeds)
Instructions
- Wash leafy greens thoroughly, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place in a large bowl.
- Dice cucumbers and bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and mince garlic.
- Add vegetables to the bowl of greens and toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs and optional toppings like feta or nuts before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute vegetables as needed. To enhance flavors, consider marinating or grilling your veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, vegetarian, healthy, refreshing, crunchy, summer