Simple Garden Salad

Fresh, crisp, and bursting with vibrant colors, this Simple Garden Salad is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish to elevate any meal. Featuring chopped romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet bell pepper, this salad is a refreshing medley of wholesome ingredients. Thinly sliced red onion and freshly grated carrot add layers of flavor and texture, while a light homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy garden salad is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing addition to summer gatherings. Pair it with your favorite protein or enjoy it on its own for a light, nutritious meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper, thinly slice it, and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then separate the slices into rings and add to the bowl.

Step 7

Peel and grate the carrot, then sprinkle the grated carrot over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1271.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	497.7

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1404.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.8mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2388.8mg	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: 51.0%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 38.8%