Sugar-Free Mixed Vegetable Salad

Brighten up your day with this vibrant and wholesome Sugar-Free Mixed Vegetable Salad, a guilt-free masterpiece packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, bell pepper, and grated carrot, this salad is as colorful as it is nutritious. A handful of black olives and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevate the flavor, while the zesty homemade dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together without a hint of added sugar. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a quick meal prep option. Ideal for those seeking a sugar-free, vegetarian, and gluten-free recipe, it’s a delicious way to enjoy clean eating while savoring vibrant, bold flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 medium cucumber
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 100 grams black olives
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and add them to the mix.

Step 6

Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the salad.

Step 7

Slice the red onion thinly and add to the salad.

Step 8

Slice the black olives if they aren't already sliced and add to the salad bowl.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle over the vegetables.

Step 10

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and evenly coat the vegetables.

Step 12

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes for more flavor development.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1447.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	741.5

Total Fat 56.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2267.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 14.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418.7mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2556.3mg	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: 62.7%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 29.9%