Heart-Healthy Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salad game with our Heart-Healthy Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as flavorful as it is nourishing. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, this colorful medley offers a wholesome blend of textures and flavors. What truly sets this recipe apart is the homemade ranch dressing, crafted with low-fat Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and a zesty mix of garlic, dill, parsley, and lemon juice. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this healthy twist on a classic pairs effortless preparation with guilt-free indulgence. Enjoy the natural freshness of seasonal veggies drizzled with a creamy dressing that’s lower in fat but rich in taste—ideal for heart-healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl.
Chop the red bell pepper into small strips and add to the salad.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into small cubes. Add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and grate the carrot. Add both to the salad bowl.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the homemade ranch dressing by combining the low-fat Greek yogurt and buttermilk.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Whisk until well blended and smooth.
Drizzle the homemade ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and flavors of this heart-healthy classic salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 936 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3582 mg | 76% | |
*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.
