Dairy-Free Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Bursting with vibrant colors and crisp textures, this Dairy-Free Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is the ultimate side dish for any meal or a light, wholesome lunch on its own. Packed with fresh ingredients like mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad delivers a refreshing medley of flavors. Shredded carrots and thinly sliced red onion add extra crunch, while fresh parsley and basil add an aromatic, herbaceous touch. The zesty homemade lemon-herb dressing, made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, ties it all together with a bright, tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and made entirely without dairy, this healthy, vegan-friendly recipe is perfect for those looking to add a quick, nutrient-rich option to their menu. Serve it as a vibrant appetizer, a BBQ side dish, or pair it with your favorite protein for a balanced meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add to the salad mix.

Step 4

Core, deseed, and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add to the bowl.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and cut into thin matchsticks or use a julienne peeler. Add to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel the red onion, slice it thinly into half-moons, and add to the mix.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely, and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(912.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	728.0

Total Fat 58.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1444.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190.6mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1831.6mg	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: 70.5%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 24.9%