Soy-Free Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing
Refreshing and vibrant, this Soy-Free Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing is a feast for both the eyes and the palate! Packed with crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a colorful mix of carrots, red bell pepper, and red onion, this wholesome salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. The star of the dish is the homemade creamy Green Goddess dressing, made without soy and blended with ripe avocado, fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and chives, tangy lemon juice, and Greek yogurt for a luscious, herbaceous finish. Perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or a showstopping side at your next dinner party, this salad is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and will delight your guests with its fresh flavors and nutrient-packed goodness.
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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
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add to the salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Core and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the salad bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrot, then add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice half a red onion and add it to the salad.
In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, fresh parsley, cilantro, chives, and garlic clove.
Add lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the creamy Green Goddess dressing over the prepared salad and toss to combine.
Serve the salad immediately, optionally garnished with additional chopped herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.3 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1485 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3821 mg | 81% | |
*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.
