Heart-Healthy Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad, a refreshing medley of crunchy vegetables and zesty lime dressing that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Featuring crisp English cucumbers, vibrant julienned carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a delightful blend of olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a light, nutritious side dish. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor, and enjoy a wholesome salad bursting with color and natural goodness. Keywords: healthy cucumber salad, quick vegetable salad, easy heart-healthy recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumber and carrots thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Using a mandoline or sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumber into rounds and place them in a large bowl.

Step 3

Peel the carrots, then using a julienne peeler or knife, cut them into thin strips and add to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add the strips to the bowl with the cucumbers and carrots.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss lightly until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Adjust the seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately, or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(634.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	304.2

Total Fat 15.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 710.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 5.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 150.0mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1404.6mg	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: 42.2%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 51.0%