Dairy-Free Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Revitalize your mealtime with this Dairy-Free Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and sweet shredded carrot, this colorful salad is a celebration of fresh garden flavors. The star of the dish is the dairy-free shredded cheese, which adds a creamy, indulgent feel without the dairy. To tie it all together, a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and minced garlic delivers a perfect balance of tang and sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ideal for vegans or those avoiding dairy, this salad is a healthy, flavorful choice for lunch, dinner, or as a shared side. Serve it fresh and watch it become a favorite in your household!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 cup Dairy-free shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into rounds or half-moons and add to the salad.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips and add to the bowl.
Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater or julienne peeler; add it to the salad.
Top the salad with the dairy-free shredded cheese.
For the dressing, mince the garlic clove and combine it with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined. Alternatively, shake the ingredients in a jar with a lid until well mixed.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing dairy-free garden salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2239 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1102 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2247 mg | 48% | |
*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.
