Cold Vegetable Salad

Bright, crisp, and irresistibly refreshing, this Cold Vegetable Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Packed with vibrant ingredients like crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, grated carrot, and the zesty punch of red onion, this salad is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Drizzled with a simple lemon-olive oil dressing and finished with freshly chopped parsley, each bite bursts with garden-fresh goodness. Perfect for hot summer days or as a light complement to any meal, this salad is vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with vitamins. Serve it chilled for a satisfying crunch and a pop of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired and dice it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, or leave them whole if small.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper and chop it into small squares.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater or julienne it for a neat texture.

Step 6

Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin rings or small pieces as preferred.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley finely and set it aside for garnish.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, carrot, and onion.

Step 9

Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetables.

Step 10

Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the salad.

Step 11

Toss everything gently using salad tongs or clean hands until well mixed and coated.

Step 12

Garnish with the chopped parsley and give it a final mix.

Step 13

Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving for a fresher and crispier texture. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(910.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	444.2

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1253.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 146.1mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1663.1mg	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: 56.9%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 36.9%