Christmas Vegetable Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Christmas Vegetable Salad
15 min.
6
114kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey this festive season with our exquisite Christmas Vegetable Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that promises to enchant your taste buds. This salad is not just a meal; it's a celebration of nature's bounty, crafted with love and care to enrich your Christmas feast. Perfectly suited for those embracing vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyles, this salad stands out as a beacon of health and wellness amidst the indulgent holiday fare.

Prepared with an artful blend of fresh, thinly sliced cauliflower, crisp green and red peppers, and the briny charm of pimiento-stuffed olives, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors. The secret lies in its zesty dressing, a harmonious marriage of canola oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and a touch of sugar, seasoned with coarsely ground pepper and salt. This dressing, with its bright, tangy notes, brings to life the salad's components, creating a dish that is both refreshing and satisfying.

Best of all, this Christmas Vegetable Salad is a breeze to prepare. In the span of just 15 minutes, you can transform these simple ingredients into a stunning dish that serves as a versatile addition to your holiday table. Whether it's a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, it's sure to be a hit. With a caloric breakdown that leans towards healthy fats and carbohydrates, this salad is not only delicious but also mindful of your dietary needs.

Invite your family and friends to gather around this festive dish, and let the conversation flow as freely as the compliments will for your culinary skills. This Christmas Vegetable Salad is more than just a recipe; it's a celebration of health, happiness, and the joy of sharing a meal. So, why wait? Dive into the festivities with this delightful dish, and make this Christmas one to remember.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • cups cauliflower thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • servings pepper 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup pimiento stuffed olives sliced
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the cauliflower, olives and peppers; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Calories114kcal
Protein3.13%
Fat84.91%
Carbs11.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.35
Glycemic Load
0.69
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.1986956065116%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.52kcal
5.68%
Fat:11.2g
17.23%
Saturated Fat:0.97g
6.07%
Carbohydrates:3.55g
1.18%
Net Carbohydrates:2.16g
0.79%
Sugar:1.64g
1.82%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:573.91mg
24.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.93g
1.86%
Vitamin C:34.3mg
41.57%
Vitamin E:2.25mg
15.03%
Vitamin K:13.16µg
12.53%
Vitamin A:334.71IU
6.69%
Folate:24.49µg
6.12%
Fiber:1.39g
5.54%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.44%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.31%
Potassium:141.31mg
4.04%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.64%
Magnesium:8.49mg
2.12%
Phosphorus:19.48mg
1.95%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.93%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.81%
Copper:0.04mg
1.78%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.6%
Iron:0.29mg
1.58%
Calcium:15.58mg
1.56%