Louisiana Creole Salad

Louisiana Creole Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the bold flavors of Creole cuisine with fresh vegetables and zesty dressing. This vegan salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a delightful addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Avocado - 1, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Olives - 50 grams, sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, olives, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
4. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 218
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 320 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil.

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