Vegan Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and wholesome Vegan Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing! Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado, this nutrient-rich recipe captures the essence of healthy eating without compromising on flavor. The real star here is the rich, dairy-free ranch dressing made from vegan mayonnaise, almond milk, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon juice—it’s tangy, creamy, and irresistibly good. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner side, or meal prep, this salad combines crave-worthy textures with the satisfaction of clean, plant-based eating. Whip it up in just 20 minutes and let the indulgent yet guilt-free flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 1 whole Carrot
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 whole Avocado
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Almond milk
- 1 cup Vegan mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then pat dry with paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Peel the carrot and slice into thin matchsticks or shred. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add all these vegetables to the bowl with the lettuce.
3. Open the can of chickpeas, drain, and rinse well. Add them to the salad bowl.
4. Dice the avocado and add it to the bowl.
5. For the homemade ranch dressing, combine the vegan mayonnaise, almond milk, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried chives, salt, black pepper, chopped fresh dill, and parsley in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
6. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary to your liking.
7. Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
8. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve any remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 79.9 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2802 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.4 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.4 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.2 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 5524 mg | 118% | |
*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.
