Vegan Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Brighten up your mealtime with this Vegan Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that's as refreshing as it is delicious! Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, this salad offers a satisfying combination of textures. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-herb dressing, made with fragrant fresh parsley, thyme, and a hint of garlic, every bite bursts with fresh, tangy flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely plant-based, this salad is perfect as a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a colorful side dish. Serve it fresh to enjoy its vibrant taste and wholesome goodness to the fullest!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed leaves (such as arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 large Lemon
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables.

Step 2

2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

3. Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper into thin rounds and add to the bowl.

Step 4

4. Peel and shred the carrot using a grater, then add to the salad.

Step 5

5. Thinly slice the red onion and add to the mixture.

Step 6

6. Dice the avocado and gently stir into the salad, being careful not to mash it.

Step 7

7. In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by zesting and juicing the lemon.

Step 8

8. Combine the lemon juice and zest with olive oil in the bowl.

Step 9

9. Chop the fresh parsley and thyme finely and add them to the dressing.

Step 10

10. Mince the garlic clove and mix it into the dressing.

Step 11

11. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 12

12. Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients lightly to coat.

Step 13

13. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(969.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	814.2

Total Fat 65.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1288.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 11.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 234.3mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 2398.6mg	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: 68.3%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 26.3%