Low Fat Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad is a celebration of nature's finest ingredients. Featuring a nutrient-packed mix of baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is a feast for the eyes and a treat for the palate. Shredded carrot, thinly sliced radishes, and a touch of red onion add layers of texture and taste, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings an herbal lift. The light and tangy dressing, made with fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, ties it all together perfectly. Ready in just 20 minutes and naturally low in fat, this recipe is the ultimate healthy side dish or satisfying light meal – ideal for summer gatherings, meal prepping, or boosting your daily veggie intake. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing twist! Keywords: low fat salad, fresh vegetable salad, healthy garden salad, quick summer salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 4 whole radishes
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry all the fresh vegetables thoroughly before starting.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, add 4 cups of baby spinach as the base.

Step 3

Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and slice 1 medium cucumber into thin rounds and add to the mix.

Step 5

Deseed and thinly slice 1 medium red bell pepper, then add to the salad.

Step 6

Peel and grate 1 large carrot into strips and include it in the bowl.

Step 7

Thinly slice 0.5 medium red onion and add it for a bit of zing.

Step 8

Slice 4 radishes into thin rounds and mix them into the salad.

Step 9

Chop 0.25 cup of fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top for a fragrant finish.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 11

Drizzle the dressing over the salad evenly and toss everything to coat the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a refreshing side or chill for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(845.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	337.1

Total Fat 15.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1737.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.1mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1445.7mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 51.3%