CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish to elevate your meals? This CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD is the perfect solution! Bursting with colorful, crisp veggies and dressed in a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette, this salad not only pleases the palate but also packs a nutritional punch. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a delightful addition to family gatherings, this dish is easily customizable to suit your preferences or what you have on hand. Enjoy it as a light meal or make it a hearty side by pairing it with protein-rich options. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this salad is both delicious and nourishing—perfect for anyone seeking a healthy lifestyle!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
- Handful grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium lemon, juice of
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon or stoneground mustard
- 1 – 2 tablespoons water
- Himalayan salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper or lemon pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, water, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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