Hazel's Vegetable Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, Hazel's Vegetable Salad is the ultimate classic salad recipe, perfect as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. This nutrient-packed medley combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, elevated by the earthiness of shredded carrots and a touch of red onion. A drizzle of tangy homemade dressing—featuring zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey—ties it all together beautifully. Enhanced with chopped parsley for a pop of herbal freshness, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Whether served immediately or allowed to rest for the flavors to meld, Hazel's Vegetable Salad is a colorful, wholesome delight that will leave you craving more. Perfect for those seeking a quick and healthy vegetarian recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry all the vegetables.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber into rounds, then halve the slices. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add to the mix.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater. Add the shredded carrot to the bowl.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately or let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1334.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	647.3

Total Fat 45.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1530.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 14.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326.7mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 2496.5mg	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: 58.0%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 34.0%