Low Sodium Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your everyday salad game with this *Low Sodium Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing*, a lighter twist on a timeless favorite. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, shredded carrot, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a refreshing medley of vibrant vegetables. The real star is the creamy blue cheese dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, low sodium mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice, perfectly seasoned with garlic, dill, and black pepper for a bold yet heart-healthy flavor. Ideal for a quick 15-minute prep, this nutrient-rich salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch option that satisfies without the added salt. Serve it fresh, and enjoy the perfect balance of crunch, creaminess, and zesty flavor in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.25 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried dill weed
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl of greens.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, cut it into thin slices, and add to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Thinly slice half a red onion and add to the bowl.
Step 5
Peel and shred the carrot using a grater and mix it into the salad.
Step 6
In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, low sodium mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
Step 7
Add the blue cheese crumbles to the yogurt mix, stirring gently to combine.
Step 8
Season the dressing with garlic powder, black pepper, and dried dill weed. Mix until evenly combined.
Step 9
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
Step 10
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (951.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 545.0 |
| Total Fat 33.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 42.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 613.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.6g | |
| Protein 27.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 490.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1941.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories