Description
A vibrant and refreshing Crunch Salad loaded with fresh greens, colorful veggies, and a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce or kale
- Crisp cucumbers
- Vibrant bell peppers
- Shredded carrots
- Radishes
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Chickpeas, grilled chicken, or tofu
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons or nuts
Instructions
- Wash and dry the greens, then tear them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- Dice the cucumbers and bell peppers, shred the carrots, and slice the radishes thinly; toss them into the bowl.
- Roughly chop the herbs and add them to the mix. If using protein, fold it in gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and sprinkle croutons or nuts on top just before serving.
Notes
Always choose the freshest produce and toss the salad just before serving to preserve its crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, crunchy, fresh, healthy, vegetables