Heart-Healthy Creamy Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise

Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise, a refreshing yet wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp broccoli florets, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. The creamy, guilt-free dressing combines low-fat mayonnaise, plain yogurt, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill for a tangy yet light flavor profile. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe features a blend of crunchy textures and bright, savory notes that will delight your palate without compromising your health. Serve it as a colorful side or a satisfying standalone meal, and enjoy a salad that’s perfect for heart-conscious eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Low-fat mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly. Steam them lightly or blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crunchy. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Peel and shred the carrots. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, remove seeds, and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Deseed the red bell pepper and cut into thin strips. Finely chop the red onion.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the low-fat mayonnaise, plain low-fat yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Add olive oil for a richer texture and toss all ingredients until everything is well coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(988.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	693.7

Total Fat 47.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.8g
Cholesterol 23.5mg	0%
Sodium 2733.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 13.0g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 286.1mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1635.1mg	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: 59.0%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 33.8%