Vegetarian Fresh Garden Salad with Ham

Brighten up your table with this vibrant vegetarian fresh garden salad, a delightful medley of crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion, this wholesome recipe is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect as a standalone dish or a lively side to any meal. Optimized for health-conscious foodies, this recipe celebrates seasonal flavors and effortless elegance. Enjoy every bite of freshness with this no-fail vegetarian garden salad that’s as colorful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head lettuce
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 large carrot
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Slice the cucumber thinly and add to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and slice it into thin strips or use a julienne peeler, then add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the salad.

Step 6

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add to the bowl.

Step 7

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the mix.

Step 8

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out cubes of avocado into the bowl.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad ingredients.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss everything gently to combine.

Step 12

Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors of the vegetarian garden salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1676.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1227.5

Total Fat 95.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 2515.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 31.2g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 793.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 3427.5mg	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: 66.0%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 24.4%