Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring a mix of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing that brings joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup radishes, sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces, slice the peppers, and quarter the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped veggies and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Customize by adding chickpeas or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
Notes
Allowing the salad to chill helps to meld the flavors. Avoid overdressing the salad; start with a little and add more if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, fresh vegetables, healthy, crowd-pleaser, zesty dressing