Heart-Healthy Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, the Heart-Healthy Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the season's finest produce. Loaded with nutrient-packed mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and sweet shredded carrot, this salad is both satisfying and wholesome. Creamy avocado chunks and a sprinkle of fresh basil add depth and a touch of indulgence, while a light, homemade dressing of zesty lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even a light dinner. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and heart-healthy fats, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy the tastes of summer while nourishing your body.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber into rounds.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red bell pepper and remove the seeds and stem.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and shred it using a box grater or a julienne peeler.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into cubes.

Step 7

Thinly slice the red onion and separate the slices into rings.

Step 8

Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly.

Step 9

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, shredded carrot, avocado cubes, and red onion slices.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 12

Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil leaves over the salad as a garnish.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of the summer salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	789.4

Total Fat 58.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1298.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 12.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.3mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2835.0mg	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: 62.7%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 31.2%