Low Fat Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Brighten up your mealtimes with this Low Fat Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing, a refreshing and guilt-free option packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and delicate carrot ribbons, this colorful blend of veggies is topped with a sprinkle of shredded low-fat cheddar cheese for satisfying creaminess. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade dressing, crafted from fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of garlic powder, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor while keeping it light and healthy. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for four servings, this salad is an easy yet elegant choice for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish at gatherings. Whether you're seeking a low-fat recipe, a fresh garden salad idea, or a quick homemade dressing, this recipe has it all!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 cup Low-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it into the salad bowl.
Use a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons or grate the carrot, then add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese over the top of the salad.
To make the dressing, combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh and delicious low-fat garden salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1284 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 716 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*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.
