Low Carb Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Low Carb Refreshing Garden Salad featuring a tangy and creamy yogurt dressing that will leave your taste buds dancing. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and a medley of fresh cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, this vibrant bowl offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The star of the dish is the homemade yogurt dressing, made with plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, bright lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic—perfectly creamy and guilt-free. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is ideal for those seeking a healthy, low-carb option that’s both satisfying and refreshingly light. Serve as a starter, side dish, or pair with your favorite keto-friendly main course for a wholesome meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 5 pieces Radishes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the salad base. Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the salad greens.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Trim the ends of the radishes and slice them thinly, then add them to the salad bowl.
De-seed and thinly slice the red bell pepper, adding it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Thinly slice half of a red onion and mix it into the salad.
For the dressing, finely mince a small garlic clove and place it in a small mixing bowl.
Add the plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the garlic.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or alongside your favorite low carb dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1908 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% | |
*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.
