Description
Elevate your summer meals with this vibrant Chopped Vegetable Salad, bursting with freshness and flavor! This delightful dish features a medley of crisp summer vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing that adds a perfect tang. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or make it the star of your meal. Packed with nutrients, it’s a guilt-free option that’s both light and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber (2 cups), chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
- Handful grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Himalayan salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg