Heart-Healthy Crunchy Almond Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Crunchy Almond Salad, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and toasted almonds for the ultimate crunch. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and bell pepper, this salad bursts with color and flavor. A zesty lemon and honey dressing ties it all together, while freshly chopped parsley provides an herbal lift. Toasted almonds not only add a satisfying crunch but also a dose of heart-healthy fats, making this salad as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfectly prepped in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is your go-to for a light yet filling lunch or a vibrant side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Carrot
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 1 Avocado
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Peel the carrot and grate it using a grater. Add the grated carrot to the salad.

Step 6

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

Dice the avocado and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 11

Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top just before serving for an extra crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(922.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1205.1

Total Fat 100.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1305.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 23.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 349.7mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2213.2mg	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: 72.6%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 19.7%