Skinny Layered Vegetable Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Skinny Layered Vegetable Salad
20 min.
10
130kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and healthy addition to your meal repertoire? Look no further than this Skinny Layered Vegetable Salad! Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. With a colorful array of fresh vegetables, including crisp salad greens, crunchy broccoli, and sweet peas, this dish is packed with nutrients and flavor.

What sets this salad apart is its creamy dressing, made with reduced-fat mayonnaise and buttermilk, which adds a rich texture without the guilt. The hint of lemon and fresh basil elevates the flavors, making each bite refreshing and satisfying. Plus, the addition of crumbled bacon and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese gives it a savory twist that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This salad is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion, whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a family dinner, or simply looking for a healthy snack. With only 130 calories per serving, you can indulge without compromising your health goals. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this deliciously layered masterpiece!

Ingredients

  • cups the salad mixed italian such as blend
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • cup carrots shredded
  • cups peas sweet frozen cooked drained
  • medium bell pepper red cut into thin bite-size strips
  • cup celery stalks thinly sliced
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked drained
  • tablespoons spring onion thinly sliced
  • 0.8 cup mayonnaise reduced-fat
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoons basil dried fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest shredded finely
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place salad greens in large salad bowl. In order given, layer remaining salad ingredients over greens.
  2. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients except cheese until well blended. Spoon dressing over salad; sprinkle with cheese. Toss salad to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories130kcal
Protein19.7%
Fat45.3%
Carbs35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.22
Glycemic Load
2.28
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.271739306657%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.29mg
Luteolin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
1.52mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:129.8kcal
6.49%
Fat:6.73g
10.36%
Saturated Fat:1.82g
11.39%
Carbohydrates:11.7g
3.9%
Net Carbohydrates:8.4g
3.06%
Sugar:4.8g
5.34%
Cholesterol:10.61mg
3.54%
Sodium:305.37mg
13.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.59g
13.17%
Vitamin A:3255.37IU
65.11%
Vitamin C:50.6mg
61.33%
Vitamin K:60.11µg
57.24%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.37%
Folate:57.46µg
14.36%
Fiber:3.3g
13.2%
Phosphorus:130.01mg
13%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.4%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.28%
Potassium:349.74mg
9.99%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.51%
Calcium:94.25mg
9.43%
Iron:1.69mg
9.37%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.55%
Selenium:5.54µg
7.92%
Magnesium:31.06mg
7.76%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.58%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.39%
Copper:0.12mg
5.87%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.14%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.72%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.73%