Low Sodium Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Elevate your next meal with a vibrant and heart-healthy "Low Sodium Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing." Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, colorful red bell peppers, grated carrots, and creamy avocado, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate. The real star, however, is the homemade low sodium ranch dressing, crafted with tangy Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, and a blend of zesty garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, and a splash of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing side. Indulge guilt-free with this wholesome, flavor-packed dish that’s big on taste yet gentle on sodium levels!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 unit Cucumber
• 1 unit Red bell pepper
• 1 unit Carrot
• 1 unit Avocado
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Dried dill
• 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the salad.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot over the salad for added texture.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add to the salad just before serving to prevent browning.

Step 7

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and almond milk. Stir until smooth to create the base for the dressing.

Step 8

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice to the yogurt mixture. Whisk thoroughly until combined.

Step 9

Taste the dressing and adjust with more pepper or lemon juice if desired.

Step 10

Pour the ranch dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, low sodium salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1517.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	656.4

Total Fat 31.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 24.5mg	0%
Sodium 365.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 38.3g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 968.3mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2924.4mg	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: 40.6%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 37.6%