Heart-Healthy Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad

Brighten your plate and nourish your body with this **Heart-Healthy Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad**, a vibrant blend of flavorful, nutrient-packed ingredients perfect for wholesome living. Crisp mixed greens form the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and earthy grated carrots add refreshing textures. Creamy avocado and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevate every bite with extra richness and herbal notes. Tossed in a light, homemade vinaigrette featuring zesty lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of honey, this salad is both delicious and guilt-free, making it ideal for a heart-healthy diet. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with vitamins, this colorful, fresh vegetable salad is an easy side dish or a satisfying light meal to keep you feeling your best.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as spinach, kale, arugula)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 2 medium Carrots
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it thinly, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrots, then add to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel and slice the red onion into thin rings and add them to the bowl.

Step 7

Halve and pit the avocado. Dice the flesh and add to the bowl.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1451.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	877.2

Total Fat 59.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 804.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 36.6g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 409.9mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 3718.6mg	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: 56.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 36.6%