Dixie's Chopped Vegetable Salad

Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, Dixie’s Chopped Vegetable Salad is a medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and zesty red onion, all tossed with a tangy, herb-infused dressing. Highlighted by the fragrant notes of fresh parsley and dill, this no-cook recipe is not only quick and easy—it’s a colorful, nutrient-packed delight perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is a fantastic side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or a light lunch. The combination of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice creates a simple yet bold vinaigrette that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Serve it fresh or chilled for a healthy, flavor-packed dish that will brighten up your table. Perfect for fans of easy vegetable salads, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry.

Step 2

Peel the cucumbers if desired, then chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. Add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes depending on their size, and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small chunks and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop half of a red onion and toss it into the mixture.

Step 6

Rinse and chop the fresh parsley and dill, then sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. This salad tastes even better chilled!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	609.5

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1225.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158.4mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2053.5mg	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: 62.3%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 31.9%