Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines crunchy vegetables with a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup olives (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop your chosen vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables and drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Chop the herbs and sprinkle them in, giving everything a final toss.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the ingredients to your taste preferences. This salad can cater to dietary restrictions and is versatile for various occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, fresh vegetables, zesty, healthy, vegetarian, crunchy