Sliced over Garden Salad
Sliced over Garden Salad is a fresh, composed salad featuring a base of crisp mixed greens topped with neatly arranged, thin slices of various raw or lightly blanched vegetables and sometimes fruits. Typical ingredients include sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, and carrots, often garnished with seeds or a light vinaigrette. This style of presentation is popular in modern Western and health-focused cuisines, emphasizing visual appeal and fresh, crunchy textures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates while being a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving provides a broad spectrum of nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and potassium, with a calorie range often between 80-150 kcal depending on the dressing.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 70 µg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 µg RAE |
| Folate | 60 µg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 serving (approximately 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'sliced over' presentation transforms a simple garden salad into a visually striking dish, often seen in contemporary plating to highlight the natural colors and shapes of the vegetables. Nutritionally, the variety of sliced produce ensures a diverse intake of phytonutrients and antioxidants, making it a powerhouse for micronutrients.
