Piquant Mixed Vegetable Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Piquant Mixed Vegetable Salad is the ultimate healthy, no-cook dish you'll want on your table. Featuring a colorful medley of fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy bell peppers, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of chili flakes for just the right amount of heat. Chopped parsley and cilantro add a fragrant herbal note, tying it all together in under 20 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course, this mixed vegetable salad is a showcase of wholesome ingredients, making it ideal for those seeking quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber
• 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
• 1 medium-sized Yellow bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium-sized Carrot
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Core and remove the seeds from the red and yellow bell peppers, then dice them into small cubes and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Peel and thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater or food processor, then add it to the salad mixture.

Step 7

Chop the parsley and cilantro finely and sprinkle them over the vegetables.

Step 8

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes until well combined.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lemon juice, salt, or chili flakes to taste.

Step 11

Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend before serving.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	624.5

Total Fat 45.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1367.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.1mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1869.3mg	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: 60.2%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 34.7%