Sugar-Free Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables

Bright, crisp, and bursting with wholesome flavors, this Sugar-Free Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables is the ultimate healthy side dish or light meal. Packed with nutrient-rich romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and a medley of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrots, this salad delivers both vibrant taste and visual appeal. Tossed in a zesty, homemade lemon-olive oil dressing and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a guilt-free option that showcases the natural sweetness and crunch of fresh produce—completely free of added sugars. Perfect for clean eating, meal prep, or as a refreshing addition to any meal, this quick 20-minute recipe is as easy to make as it is to love. Whether you're aiming for a low-carb, vegan, or heart-healthy diet, this salad is a versatile, delicious choice for everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold 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

Add the baby spinach to the bowl with the romaine for added greens and nutrients.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, then slice it into rounds or half-moons and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in the bowl along with the other greens.

Step 6

Deseed and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the salad.

Step 7

Peel and grate the carrot into thin strips. Add them to the salad for a sweet, crunchy texture.

Step 8

Thinly slice the red onion and incorporate it into the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 9

Whisk together lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the greens and vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 11

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.

Step 12

Serve immediately for the freshest taste and maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1354.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	620.6

Total Fat 42.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1465.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 391.3mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2488.9mg	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: 57.9%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 32.9%