Low Sodium Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing

Brighten your table with this Low Sodium Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing—a fresh, wholesome recipe that’s perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this colorful dish is elevated with the tang of red onion and a sprinkle of low-sodium cheddar cheese. The true star is the zesty homemade dressing, made with heart-healthy olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, expertly blended with minced garlic and dried oregano. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and nutritious salad is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Packed with nutrients yet light on sodium, it’s a guilt-free option that doesn’t skimp on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

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
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add it to the salad.

Step 4

Peel and grate the carrots. Sprinkle the grated carrots over the salad.

Step 5

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Slice the red onion thinly and separate the rings. Add to the salad bowl for a touch of sharpness.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded low-sodium cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the prepared vegetables.

Step 8

To prepare the dressing, mince the garlic clove finely.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, and ground black pepper until the mixture is emulsified.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Toss the salad gently to ensure even distribution of the dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1384.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	879.1

Total Fat 63.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 495.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.8g
Protein 28.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 744.8mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 2645.4mg	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: 62.2%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 25.6%