Minted green salad with carrots, lettuce and cucumbers
Fresh and vibrant minted green salad featuring crisp carrots, tender lettuce, and refreshing cucumbers, dressed with a tangy blend of vinegar, olive oil, and spearmint. Perfect for a healthy and delicious meal!
- 03 Jun 2024
- Cook time 20 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 12 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
This Minted Green Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that combines the flavors of fresh spearmint, crisp carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and leafy lettuce. It's an ideal side dish for any meal and is tossed with a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing, making it both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Rinse and dry the spearmint leaves. Chop finely.
- Peel the carrots, then julienne them into thin, matchstick-like pieces.
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly under cold running water, then use a salad spinner or towels to dry. Tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel the cucumbers and slice them thinly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the torn pieces of lettuce with the julienned carrots and sliced cucumbers.
- Add the chopped spearmint to the salad mixture, tossing gently to evenly distribute the mint.
- In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the 1/4 cup of olive oil and whisk together until well blended. If using a jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately while the salad is fresh and crisp. Enjoy!
Tips:
- For a more vibrant flavor, use freshly grated carrots.
- Chill the cucumbers and lettuce in the fridge before preparing the salad to keep them extra crispy.
- Gently tear the lettuce leaves instead of cutting them to avoid bruising and preserve their texture.
- Mix the dressing separately and then toss with the salad to ensure even coating.
This Minted Green Salad is a quick and easy recipe that brings together fresh vegetables and herbs for a delightful and healthy addition to any meal. The combination of flavors and textures, enhanced by a simple dressing, makes this salad a perfect choice for a light lunch or a vibrant dinner side.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 220 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 33kcal | 1% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.35g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 7g | 2% |
| Fiber 2.38g | 6% |
| Sugar 2.44g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 4.79g | 6% |
| Saturated 0.68g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 610ug | 68% |
| Choline 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 0.14mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 0.68mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 0.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B9 60ug | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 190ug | 157% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 60mg | 5% |
| Copper, Cu 0.07mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.40mg | 13% |
| Magnesium, Mg 27mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P 60mg | 5% |
| Potassium, K 440mg | 13% |
| Selenium, Se 1.02ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 140mg | 10% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.38mg | 3% |
| Water | |
| Water 190g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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