Dairy-Free Cheese Lover's Garden Salad

Savor the vibrant flavors of a classic garden salad with a dairy-free twist in this "Dairy-Free Cheese Lover's Garden Salad"! This refreshing, colorful dish features crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, crunchy red bell pepper, and grated carrot, all topped with a generous sprinkle of creamy dairy-free cheese shreds. A tangy homemade dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together perfectly. Whether you're dairy-free or simply craving a nutrient-packed, plant-based meal, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves as a wholesome main course or a versatile side dish. Bursting with flavor, texture, and freshness, this dairy-free delight is perfect for weeknights, picnics, or gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 1 cup Dairy-free cheese shreds
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water and spin them dry using a salad spinner. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and thinly slice it. Add the slices to the bowl.

Step 4

Seed and julienne the red bell pepper. Add the slices to the salad mix.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot using a coarse grater. Add the grated carrot to the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad. Adjust the amount based on personal preference for onion flavor.

Step 7

Sprinkle the dairy-free cheese shreds over the salad.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and scatter it on the top of the salad for a burst of flavor.

Step 9

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and satisfying option for a dairy-free meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1337.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1389.1

Total Fat 104.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2998.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 18.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.5mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2102.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.1%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 29.8%