Low Sodium Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Low Sodium Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing—a perfect harmony of crisp, crunchy vegetables and a luscious herbal dressing. Packed with colorful ingredients like romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, plus the creamy indulgence of avocado, this salad is as eye-catching as it is wholesome. The hero of the dish? A smooth, homemade Green Goddess dressing featuring Greek yogurt, fresh parsley, basil, chives, and a hint of garlic, all balanced with a splash of lemon juice and olive oil for irresistible flavor. Designed to be heart-healthy and low sodium, this refreshing salad is ready in just 20 minutes and makes a satisfying side or light meal for four. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts, this recipe blends garden-fresh simplicity with gourmet flair—great for every season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the bowl.
Peel the carrot and cut it into julienne strips or thin rounds, then add to the bowl.
Peel and dice the avocado and add to the salad bowl.
In a blender or food processor, combine the Greek yogurt, parsley, basil, chives, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the avocado oil to achieve a rich, creamy texture.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, ensuring it remains low sodium.
Pour the creamy green goddess dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately for a fresh, nutritious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.2 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 4435 mg | 94% | |
*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.
