Low Fat Mixed Vegetable Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and incredibly satisfying, this Low Fat Mixed Vegetable Salad is the perfect healthy addition to your meals. Bursting with crunchy textures and nutrient-packed ingredients like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, shredded carrot, and tender mixed greens, this salad screams freshness in every bite. Enhanced with the zesty flavors of a light, tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil and lemon juice, it's a guilt-free dish that's packed with vitamins and low in calories. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this refreshing salad is ideal for busy weekdays, as a wholesome side dish, or even a light meal. Perfect for anyone seeking a quick, low-fat, and delicious option, this salad is both a feast for the eyes and a delight for the palate.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 150 grams Mixed salad greens
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Cut the cucumber into thin slices and set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, removing the seeds and stem, and add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and then use a grater to shred it finely into the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice half a medium red onion and add it to the bowl with other vegetables.

Step 7

Add the mixed salad greens to the bowl, gently tearing any large leaves into smaller pieces.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley roughly and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until emulsified.

Step 10

Pour the homemade dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and flavors of the salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1061.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	347.0

Total Fat 16.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1319.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 9.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205.4mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2092.4mg	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: 38.4%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 51.4%