Dairy-Free Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing

Brighten your table with this Dairy-Free Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing, a vibrant and wholesome dish packed with fresh, crisp vegetables and a luscious plant-based dressing. Featuring a colorful medley of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, grated carrot, and a hint of red onion, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The creamy dressing, made with non-dairy yogurt, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic, provides a tangy and velvety finish that perfectly complements the garden-fresh flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for health-conscious eaters, vegans, and anyone looking for a light, dairy-free meal. Perfect as a side dish or a stand-alone lunch, this salad is sure to refresh and delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Plain unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups of mixed salad greens.

Step 3

Slice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the salad.

Step 5

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel and grate the carrot, then add to the salad.

Step 7

Thinly slice the small red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 8

Chop 1/4 cup of fresh parsley and sprinkle over the salad for added freshness.

Step 9

To prepare the creamy yogurt dressing, in a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup of plain unsweetened non-dairy yogurt with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Step 10

Mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the yogurt mixture.

Step 11

Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the dressing and whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Step 12

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 13

Drizzle the dressing over the prepared vegetables in the salad bowl.

Step 14

Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 15

Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	623.1

Total Fat 37.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1491.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 496.1mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2319.3mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 37.6%