Paleo Fresh Veggie Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with natural flavors, this Paleo Fresh Veggie Salad is a wholesome celebration of vibrant vegetables and simple ingredients. Perfect for clean eating, this no-cook salad combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and carrots, all finely balanced with the zesty kick of a lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh parsley adds a refreshing herbal note, while red onion provides a delicate bite, making it an irresistible dish for paleo enthusiasts and salad lovers alike. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is ideal as a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a refreshing addition to your weekly meal prep routine. For maximum flavor, let the salad sit briefly to allow the bold, natural ingredients to meld beautifully together.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, and slice it into thin rounds. Transfer the slices into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 4

Slice the bell pepper into thin strips, removing any seeds and the core, then add to the bowl.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and use a julienne peeler or grate it into thin strips. Add the carrot to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Slice the red onion thinly, and add the slices to the bowl.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad in the mixing bowl.

Step 10

Toss the salad gently with a pair of salad tongs until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 11

Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	571.6

Total Fat 43.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1272.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.1mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 2071.0mg	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: 63.4%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 31.1%