Paleo Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing – the ultimate blend of fresh, vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a rainbow of bell peppers, red onion, and shredded carrots, this garden salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Topped with creamy, dairy-free cashew cheese, it delivers a satisfying, paleo-friendly twist on the classic. The zesty homemade dressing, crafted with extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, ties everything together for a fresh, balanced taste in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a light, healthy meal or side dish. Bursting with flavor, texture, and nutrition, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite for clean eating enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 medium Carrots
- 0.5 cup Cashew cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry all of the vegetables thoroughly.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber thinly into rounds and add to the bowl.
Core and slice the red bell pepper into strips and add them to the mix.
Thinly slice the red onion half and add it to the salad bowl.
Peel and shred the carrots and then add the shreds to the bowl.
Add the mixed salad greens to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Shred the cashew cheese, if not pre-shredded, and set it aside.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with shredded cashew cheese evenly.
Serve immediately to enjoy fresh and crunchy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.7 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2106 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2882 mg | 61% | |
*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.
