Heart-Healthy Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing
Fresh, flavorful, and nourishing, this Heart-Healthy Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing is the perfect way to enjoy a wholesome meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the fresh, crunchy base, complemented by vibrant cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and earthy shredded carrots. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty kick, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley and chives brings herbaceous notes to the mix. The showstopper? A creamy homemade ranch dressing crafted with low-fat Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and zesty lemon juice, offering a lightened-up twist on a classic favorite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is great for busy weeknights, a healthy lunch, or a refreshing side dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for those seeking healthy salads, heart-friendly recipes, or a homemade ranch dressing that’s guilt-free yet gratifying!
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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 Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 0.5 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and slice the cherry tomatoes in halves.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater or cut into small matchsticks.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Chop the fresh parsley and chives finely.
In a separate bowl, prepare the ranch dressing. Combine the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red bell pepper strips, shredded carrot, red onion slices, parsley, and chives to the lettuce in the salad bowl.
Drizzle the prepared ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 946 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2915 mg | 62% | |
*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.
