California Vegetable Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this California Vegetable Salad is your go-to recipe for a quick and healthy meal! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and the perfect creaminess from ripe avocado, this salad offers a medley of textures and colors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of red bell pepper, red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevates the flavor profile, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this wholesome salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a stunning starter for dinner parties. Enjoy a taste of California sunshine with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Deseed and dice the red bell pepper, then add it to the salad.

Step 5

Peel, pit, and chop the avocado into small chunks. Gently toss the avocado into the salad to avoid smashing it.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to ensure the ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture. Optional: garnish with additional parsley or a lemon wedge for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	844.4

Total Fat 72.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1258.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 10.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161.5mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 2311.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.4%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 21.8%