Description
This Fresh Summer Vegetable Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish, perfect for warm weather enjoyment. Loaded with fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade dressing, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, basil, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add any of your favorite seasonal vegetables to this salad.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a light lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh Summer Vegetable Salad, Homemade Dressing, Healthy Salad