Carrot Tomato and Pepper Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this Carrot Tomato and Pepper Salad is the perfect blend of crisp textures and vibrant flavors. Featuring crunchy shredded carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers in shades of red and yellow, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties it all together, while freshly chopped parsley adds a fragrant, herby finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and healthy salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, guilt-free meal. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing addition to your next barbecue or an easy way to boost your daily veggies, this colorful salad delivers on all fronts. Perfect for fans of wholesome and easy salad recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots. Use a grater or julienne peeler to shred the carrots into thin strips and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the carrots.

Step 3

Deseed the red and yellow bell peppers and slice them into thin strips. Add the sliced peppers to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the salad fresh as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(649.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	437.2

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1293.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 93.9mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1509.8mg	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: 56.6%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 38.3%