Whole30 Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Whole30 Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad is the ultimate seasonal dish to refresh your palate. Packed with vibrant ingredients like crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, creamy avocado, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is a colorful feast for the senses. Fresh parsley and thinly sliced red onion add herbaceous and tangy notes, while a zesty homemade lime and olive oil dressing ties everything together with a delightful citrusy punch. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely free of grains, dairy, and added sugars, this salad is perfect for anyone following Whole30 or seeking a wholesome, light summer meal. Serve it as a standalone lunch or pair it with your favorite grilled protein for an irresistibly fresh and satisfying dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh parsley
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels and chop it into bite-size pieces. Place it into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in halves. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the lettuce and tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the half red onion into rings or half-rings, depending on your preference, and add to the salad.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh out with a spoon, and dice it. Gently add it to the salad mixture.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salad for a burst of flavor and color.

Step 7

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, thinly slice it into strips, and add to the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well-mixed and emulsified.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are evenly coated.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve immediately for a crisp and refreshing Whole30-friendly salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1008.6

Total Fat 87.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1278.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251.3mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2710.3mg	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: 73.3%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 22.1%