Low Fat Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Low Fat Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing, a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet corn, all brought together with a guilt-free homemade ranch dressing. This recipe is a feast for the senses, combining wholesome ingredients and bold flavors in just 20 minutes. The creamy ranch dressing, made with fat-free Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and a blend of herbs and spices, is packed with tangy goodness without piling on extra calories. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. With its quick prep time and naturally low-fat ingredients, it’s ideal for anyone seeking a fresh, flavorful, and diet-friendly recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce and baby spinach thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the baby spinach to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.

Step 4

Rinse the cherry tomatoes, pat them dry, and cut each in half. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds, then add to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Peel and grate the carrot, and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Drain the sweet corn if using canned, or cook fresh corn and allow it to cool before adding to the salad.

Step 9

In a small mixing bowl, combine the fat-free Greek yogurt and buttermilk. Stir until smooth.

Step 10

Add dried parsley, dried dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the yogurt mixture. Mix well to combine all flavors.

Step 11

Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side.

Step 12

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 13

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1678.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	550.9

Total Fat 4.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 23.0mg	0%
Sodium 1209.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 778.6mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 3000.4mg	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: 7.6%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 59.7%