Description
A vibrant salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette that brings people together to celebrate milestones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh greens (Romaine or kale)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, mixed colors and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the greens, chop them into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large serving bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumbers and bell peppers into thin strips. Toss these into the bowl with the greens.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
- Dice the avocado last and gently toss everything together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep everything crisp. Gently toss to coat the vegetables.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs for added fragrance and flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Fresh, high-quality ingredients are key for the best flavor. Be cautious with the dressing to avoid soggy greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, fresh vegetables, zesty, healthy, potluck