Low Carb Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Low Carb Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad, a vibrant and wholesome dish bursting with fresh, garden-picked flavors. Packed with crisp cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, crunchy bell pepper, creamy avocado, and a touch of sweetness from red onion, this salad is balanced with tender baby spinach and aromatic basil leaves. Dressed simply with zesty lemon juice and rich olive oil, this low-carb delight is as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for those seeking a quick, nutrient-packed option, this recipe makes an ideal side dish or light lunch. It's a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy the best of the season while staying true to your low-carb lifestyle!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams baby spinach
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and cut them into halves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 3
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper. Slice the bell pepper into thin strips and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh using a spoon. Chop the avocado into bite-sized cubes and add it to the salad.
Step 5
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin half-moon slices. Add the onion slices to the bowl.
Step 6
Add the baby spinach to the salad bowl, gently tearing the larger leaves if necessary.
Step 7
Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
Step 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 9
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 10
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for best flavor. Enjoy your refreshing low-carb garden vegetable salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (965.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 850.7 |
| Total Fat 72.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1293.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.5g | |
| Protein 11.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2117.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories