Low Carb Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing
Crisp, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Low Carb Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing is a healthier twist on a timeless favorite. Packed with nutrient-rich Romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red bell peppers, it’s a refreshing meal option that fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese for a satisfying hint of richness and paired with a tangy, zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect as a light lunch, a dinner side, or even a party centerpiece. Indulge guilt-free in this fresh, easy-to-make, and crowd-pleasing dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 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
Directions
Step 1
1. Rinse and dry the Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
2. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
Step 3
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Step 4
4. Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and add it to the salad.
Step 5
5. Thinly slice half of a small red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.
Step 6
6. Add the shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the salad.
Step 7
7. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined, forming your homemade dressing.
Step 8
8. Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad just before serving.
Step 9
9. Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
Step 10
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb classic garden salad with shredded cheese and homemade dressing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1364.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 957.7 |
| Total Fat 75.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 46.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1960.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.5g | |
| Protein 25.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 540.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2524.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories