A colorful, crisp salad made with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a simple homemade dressing. Light, refreshing, and perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups mixed lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables.
- Add the lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrot, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley to a large bowl.
- Gently add the sliced avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
For the freshest texture, prepare the vegetables shortly before serving. You can also add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or feta cheese to make the salad more filling.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Servings
2–3 servings