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Crunchy Veggies Meet Tangy Dressing Recipe

Crunchy Veggies Meet Tangy Dressing Recipe

Livy Lane
The crunchy veggies meet tangy dressing recipe is fresh, colorful and full of life. It is perfect for healthy eating. This crunchy veggies meet tangy dressing recipe is light but very tasty.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad / Side Dish
Cuisine Healthy International
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cucumber chopped – 1 cup
  • Carrot julienned – 1 cup
  • Bell peppers red and yellow – 1 cup
  • Purple cabbage shredded – 1 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes halved – 1 cup
  • Corn kernels – ½ cup
  • Lettuce leaves – 1 cup
  • Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Honey – 1 teaspoon
  • Mustard paste – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Garlic minced – 1 clove

Instructions
 

Wash and Prepare Vegetables

  • Start by washing all vegetables under clean water. Dry them well using a towel. Chop cucumber, carrot, peppers and lettuce. Keep pieces small and even. This helps the salad mix better and look colorful and fresh.

Add Vegetables to Bowl

  • Take a large mixing bowl. Add all chopped vegetables inside. Include cabbage, corn and tomatoes. Mix them gently using a spoon. Try not to crush them. The goal is to keep the crunch and freshness.

Prepare Tangy Dressing

  • Take a small bowl and add olive oil, lemon juice, honey and mustard. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk everything well until smooth. The dressing should taste sweet, sour and slightly spicy for best flavor.

Mix Dressing with Veggies

  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables slowly. Toss everything gently using salad spoons. Make sure all veggies are coated evenly. This step brings all flavors together. The salad should look shiny and fresh.

Rest for Flavors

  • Let the salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps the dressing soak into the vegetables. The flavors become stronger and more balanced. Do not skip this step for best taste results.

Serve Fresh

  • Serve the salad fresh in bowls. You can garnish with extra lemon juice or herbs. Enjoy immediately for the best crunch. It tastes refreshing and light, perfect for any time of the day.

Notes

  • Add avocado for creamy texture
  • Use yogurt instead of honey for a tangy twist
  • Add grilled chicken for protein
  • Sprinkle seeds for extra crunch
  • Chill vegetables before mixing for extra freshness
Keyword Crunchy Veggies Meet Tangy Dressing Recipe