Whole30 Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and perfectly tailored for those following the Whole30 dietary guidelines, this Whole30 Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing is a healthy yet satisfying take on a traditional favorite. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a colorful medley of red bell peppers, carrots, and red onions, this salad bursts with garden-fresh flavors and textures. A generous sprinkle of dairy-free shredded cheese adds creaminess, while the tangy homemade dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic—ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is the perfect side dish or light lunch that caters to wholesome eating and clean ingredients, making it a staple for your Whole30 meal plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 cup Dairy-free shredded cheese
- 0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 minced Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing all the fresh vegetables under cold water. Pat them dry with a towel.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add them to the salad.
Core the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add these to the salad bowl as well.
Peel and julienne the carrot, adding it to the bowl for an extra crisp texture.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, adding the slices to the salad.
Sprinkle the dairy-free shredded cheese over the top of the mixed vegetables.
For the dressing, combine extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well emulsified.
Pour the homemade dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.0 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2248 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1130 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2433 mg | 52% | |
*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.
