Keto Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Discover the perfect balance of crunch and zest with our Keto Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing—a fresh and flavorful keto-friendly dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and the sweetness of red bell pepper, this colorful salad is elevated with tangy olives and finely sliced red onion. A generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese adds richness while the zesty homemade dressing, crafted with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and aromatic seasonings, ties it all together beautifully. Packed with nutritious vegetables and healthy fats, this low-carb salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or a light side dish at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Olives
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add it to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and add to the salad.
Finely slice the red onion and add to the mixture.
Slice the olives and add them to the salad bowl along with the vegetables.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well-combined to create the dressing.
Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your crunchy, keto-friendly garden salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2074 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*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.
