Low Fat Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing

Brighten your mealtime with this Low Fat Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing—a wholesome and refreshing twist on a timeless favorite! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet carrot ribbons, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is topped off with a sprinkle of creamy low-fat cheddar cheese for just the right amount of indulgence. The real star, however, is the zesty homemade dressing made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, creating a perfectly balanced blend of vibrancy and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and brimming with nutrients, this low-calorie salad is ideal as a light lunch or a healthy side dish for any meal. Perfect for anyone seeking delicious, guilt-free recipes that don't compromise on taste, this garden salad is sure to delight your taste buds while keeping your diet on track!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 cup Low-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it into the salad bowl.

Step 5

Use a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons or grate the carrot, then add them to the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 7

To make the dressing, combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 8

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified and smooth.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh and delicious low-fat garden salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1191.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	460.7

Total Fat 20.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 20mg	0%
Sodium 1283.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 26.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 715.7mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2171.4mg	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: 37.1%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 41.9%