Low Fat Cheese Lover's Garden Salad

Embrace a burst of fresh flavors with this Low Fat Cheese Lover's Garden Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and the crunch of red bell pepper and carrot. This wholesome dish stands out with its clever use of low-fat mozzarella cubes and creamy feta crumbles, delivering all the indulgence of cheese while keeping it light and healthy. Tossed with aromatic fresh basil and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad offers a guilt-free yet satisfying experience in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish, this garden salad is a delightful way to combine nutritious vegetables with cheesy goodness. Whether you’re living a low-fat lifestyle or simply craving a fresh and flavorful meal, this salad is bound to become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Carrot
• 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Low-fat feta cheese crumbles
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber, then add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Peel and grate the carrot, then sprinkle over the salad.

Step 7

Dice the low-fat mozzarella cheese into small cubes and distribute evenly over the vegetables.

Step 8

Thinly slice the quarter of a medium red onion and scatter the slices on top of the salad.

Step 9

Add the low-fat feta cheese crumbles over the salad for an extra cheesy flavor.

Step 10

Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly and add them to the bowl.

Step 11

Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad.

Step 12

Season with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together gently, ensuring the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this low-fat cheese lover's garden salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(952.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	788.6

Total Fat 38.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 106mg	0%
Sodium 3759.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 65.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1396.0mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1450.8mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 33.4%

Carbs: 22.3%