Low Fat Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Low Fat Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing—a perfect blend of crisp, vibrant vegetables and a guilt-free, creamy dressing. This refreshing salad features crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a touch of zesty red onion, all tossed in a decadent but surprisingly light blue cheese dressing made with non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk. The addition of garlic powder, white wine vinegar, and fresh chives packs a flavor punch, while the low-fat blue cheese crumbles give it that signature tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy salad is ideal for busy days or as a crowd-pleasing starter. Packed with taste and texture, it’s proof that nutritious can still be indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 50 grams Blue cheese crumbles, low-fat
• 120 grams Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 60 ml Buttermilk, low-fat
• 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Chives

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the salad base. Rinse the head of romaine lettuce under running water thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Once dry, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the lettuce. Peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad mixture in the bowl. Gently toss all the vegetables to mix them evenly.

Step 4

For the dressing, take a small mixing bowl. Combine the low-fat blue cheese crumbles, non-fat Greek yogurt, and low-fat buttermilk. Use a fork to mash the cheese slightly while mixing to achieve a creamy consistency.

Step 5

Add the white wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

Step 6

Finely chop the chives and stir them into the dressing. You can save a few pieces for garnish if desired.

Step 7

Pour the blue cheese dressing over the prepared salad. Toss gently to ensure the vegetables are coated evenly in the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately for the freshest taste. If not serving right away, keep the salad chilled and toss with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1318.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	412.3

Total Fat 9.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 32.8mg	0%
Sodium 2152.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 37.1g	0%

Vitamin D 42.3IU	0%
Calcium 740.4mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2381.6mg	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: 19.7%

Protein: 34.6%

Carbs: 45.7%