Vegan Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing is the epitome of fresh, wholesome eating. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy red bell peppers, and creamy avocado, this salad delivers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Topped with a generous sprinkle of dairy-free shredded cheese and dressed with a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of maple syrup, this recipe is as satisfying as it is simple. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a vibrant party side, this vegan salad is a refreshing way to enjoy natural ingredients while staying plant-based.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.75 cup Vegan shredded cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the salad.
Julienne the red bell pepper, peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all vegetables to the bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, slice the flesh into cubes, and gently scoop them out into the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the vegan shredded cheese evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this Vegan Classic Garden Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 421 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*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.
