Sugar-Free Crunchy Almond Salad

Fresh, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Sugar-Free Crunchy Almond Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to your mealtime repertoire. Packed with vibrant mixed salad greens, sweet red bell pepper, crunchy cucumber, and a hint of natural sweetness from grated carrot, this wholesome dish is topped with toasted almonds for a satisfying crunch. The zesty, sugar-free dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties it all together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're seeking a healthy side dish, a light lunch, or a flavorful sugar-free option, this nutrient-rich salad is a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for anyone embracing a low-sugar lifestyle without sacrificing taste or texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 0.25 red onion
• 1 carrot
• 0.5 cup toasted almonds
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion. Grate or julienne the carrot. Add all these vegetables to the salad bowl with the salad greens.

Step 3

Add the toasted almonds to the salad bowl, ensuring they are evenly distributed for a consistent crunchy texture.

Step 4

Prepare the salad dressing by combining the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined, forming a smooth dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 6

Toss the salad well to ensure all the vegetables and almonds are coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(721.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	956.5

Total Fat 86.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1424.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 18.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.8mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1668.6mg	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: 76.4%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 16.2%