Keto Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing

Brighten up your keto meal plan with this vibrant Keto Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, and tangy olives, this salad is a delicious way to enjoy fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, adds a burst of flavor while keeping it keto-friendly. Topped with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, this quick, no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, this low-carb garden salad is sure to satisfy your cravings while aligning with your keto goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Olives
• 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red bell pepper and add to the salad.

Step 5

Finely slice the red onion and add to the mixture.

Step 6

Slice the olives and add them to the salad bowl along with the vegetables.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well-combined to create the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your crunchy, keto-friendly garden salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(776.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	911.5

Total Fat 78.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 46.9mg	0%
Sodium 2073.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 17.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 384.5mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1301.7mg	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: 77.1%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 15.1%