Vegan Classic Ranch Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegan Classic Ranch Salad, a plant-based twist on the beloved classic. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, sweet grated carrot, and zesty red onion, this nutrient-loaded dish is a feast for both the eyes and palate. The creamy homemade vegan ranch dressing, crafted from vegan mayonnaise, almond milk, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a medley of savory herbs and spices like dill, parsley, and chives, ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner side dish, or potluck contribution. Serve it fresh or chilled for ultimate versatility—your guests won’t even miss the dairy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
Peel and grate the carrot.
Thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, grated carrot, and red onion slices.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until creamy and well combined.
Toss the salad vegetables with the homemade ranch dressing, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Garnish the salad with fresh dill.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a more chilled salad experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1811 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2269 mg | 48% | |
*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.
