Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables

Crisp, colorful, and loaded with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables is the ultimate choice for a light yet satisfying meal. Bursting with the goodness of fresh romaine lettuce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this recipe is a feast for both your eyes and taste buds. Grated carrots, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade olive oil and lemon dressing add layers of flavor and texture to every bite, while thinly sliced red onion lends a subtle sharpness. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required, this vibrant salad is perfect as a wholesome main or refreshing side dish. Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats, it’s a delicious way to prioritize your heart health while enjoying a medley of fresh, natural ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Spinach leaves
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 small Carrots
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin half-moons.

Step 4

Chop the red bell pepper into small cubes after removing the seeds and core.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or slice them into thin strips using a julienne peeler.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 7

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

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, red onion, and avocado. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a refreshing side or main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1494.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	761.0

Total Fat 52.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1495.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401.3mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 3562.4mg	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: 57.4%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 33.7%