Low Carb Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Brighten up your plate with this low carb fresh vegetable salad with lemon-herb dressing—a crisp, colorful mix that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Packed with hydrating cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is a low-carb dream loaded with nutrients and garden-fresh flavor. The zesty lemon-herb dressing, crafted with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic, ties the dish together with a refreshing punch. Fresh parsley and basil add a fragrant finish, making this salad perfect as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is the ultimate choice for a healthy, keto-friendly meal or a crowd-pleasing addition to your summer table.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 grams Radishes
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Place the cucumber slices into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Core and dice the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Add the diced bell pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the mixing bowl along with the other vegetables.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Trim and thinly slice the radishes and add them to the bowl as well.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely and add them to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing. Combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

Step 8

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.

Step 9

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper and whisk until well combined.

Step 10

Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss the vegetables to ensure they are evenly coated.

Step 11

Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors mingle, then taste and adjust any seasoning if needed.

Step 12

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1012.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	732.0

Total Fat 58.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2318.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.1mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1905.6mg	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: 70.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 25.6%