Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Elevate your mealtime with this Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing—a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables paired with a creamy, tangy dressing you whip up from scratch. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and finely grated carrot, this salad delivers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. Thinly sliced red onion adds a bold touch, while shredded cheddar cheese lends a rich, savory finish. The quick homemade dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this delicious and nutritious dish serves four and makes the perfect side or light entrée for any occasion. Don’t forget to toss it right before serving for ultimate freshness! Keywords: garden salad, homemade dressing, fresh vegetables, shredded cheese, healthy recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into half-moons, and add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl. You can reduce the onion's sharpness by soaking the slices in cold water for a few minutes, then draining before adding.
Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater and add it to the mix.
Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the salad bowl.
In a small mason jar or a bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper for the dressing.
Shake or whisk the dressing ingredients vigorously until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with dressing.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.9 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2243 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1115 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2105 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
