Low Carb Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Low Carb Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing! Filled with fresh Romaine lettuce, crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is both wholesome and satisfying. A sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese adds a creamy, indulgent touch, while the DIY vinaigrette, featuring extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, provides a tangy and flavorful finish. Perfect for those seeking a quick, healthy, and keto-friendly meal option, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands alone as a refreshing entrée. Whether you're prepping for lunch or entertaining guests, this garden salad is sure to impress with its balance of taste, nutrition, and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 minced Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry the Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
4. Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and add it to the salad.
5. Thinly slice half of a small red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.
6. Add the shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the salad.
7. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined, forming your homemade dressing.
8. Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad just before serving.
9. Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb classic garden salad with shredded cheese and homemade dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1960 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2525 mg | 54% | |
*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.
