Chunky Vegetable Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
45%
Chunky Vegetable Salad
20 min.
8
121kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and nutritious addition to your meal? Look no further than this Chunky Vegetable Salad! Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome, guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're following a vegetarian or vegan diet, or simply want to explore delicious gluten-free options, this recipe checks all the boxes.

With a delightful combination of crunchy broccoli and cauliflower florets, sweet cherry tomatoes, and stunning yellow bell pepper, every bite is a crunchy celebration of vegetables. Each ingredient in this salad has been thoughtfully selected for its health benefits, providing a robust array of vitamins and minerals while keeping the calorie count low at just 121 kcal per serving.

The secret to this salad lies in its simple yet flavorful dressing, which ties everything together beautifully. A mix of red wine vinegar, sugar, and fresh herbs gives it a bright and zesty kick that perfectly complements the earthy tones of the veggies. Plus, it’s quick to prepare; this salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect side dish or light snack, whether for a family dinner or a picnic outing.

So grab those colorful veggies and experience the crunch, taste, and satisfaction of this Chunky Vegetable Salad—a delightful dish that everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets 
  • large carrots cut into 1/2-inch slices on the diagonal
  • cups cauliflower florets 
  • cups cherry tomatoes 
  • pinch pepper red crushed
  • teaspoons parsley fresh chopped
  • clove garlic finely minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning italian
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  •  onion red cut into thin wedges
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 
  •  bell pepper yellow seeded cut into large dice

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients except oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add carrots, broccoli and cauliflower to boiling water and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes.
  4. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. In a large salad bowl, toss cooked vegetables, bell pepper, onion and cherry tomatoes with dressing. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. Toss again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein6.36%
Fat66.01%
Carbs27.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.37
Glycemic Load
1.6
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.853043328161%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
2.01mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:121.08kcal
6.05%
Fat:9.34g
14.38%
Saturated Fat:1.33g
8.31%
Carbohydrates:8.8g
2.93%
Net Carbohydrates:6.44g
2.34%
Sugar:3.5g
3.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:227.16mg
9.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.03g
4.05%
Vitamin C:70.4mg
85.34%
Vitamin A:3371.13IU
67.42%
Vitamin K:37.96µg
36.15%
Vitamin E:1.88mg
12.54%
Folate:44.17µg
11.04%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.58%
Potassium:345.34mg
9.87%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.48%
Fiber:2.36g
9.43%
Phosphorus:52.78mg
5.28%
Iron:0.87mg
4.82%
Magnesium:18.69mg
4.67%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.45%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.42%
Copper:0.08mg
4.13%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.11%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.09%
Calcium:36.66mg
3.67%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.18%
Selenium:1.37µg
1.95%
Source:My Recipes