Low Sodium Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing

Brighten your day with a Low Sodium Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing, a wholesome and flavorful medley of fresh vegetables paired with a light, tangy dressing. This health-conscious recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and vibrant bell peppers, all tossed to perfection with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with lemon, garlic, and parsley. With no added salt and naturally low-sodium ingredients, this salad is perfect for those looking to enjoy a nutritious, heart-healthy meal without compromising on flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with vitamins, it’s the ideal choice for a light lunch, a dinner side, or a guilt-free snack. Serve this refreshing salad immediately or chill for a burst of garden-fresh goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, and kale)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small Garlic clove, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse and prepare all fresh vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, dice the red bell pepper, grate the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 2

2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced bell pepper, grated carrot, and sliced red onion. Gently toss to mix the salad ingredients uniformly.

Step 3

3. In a separate small bowl, prepare the creamy yogurt dressing. Combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

4. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Taste and adjust the flavors according to your preference, adding more lemon juice or pepper if needed.

Step 5

5. Pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the mixed salad in the large bowl. Gently toss the salad with the dressing ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a short period before serving to enhance the flavors. Enjoy your low sodium, refreshing garden salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1014.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	584.2

Total Fat 33.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 12.2mg	0%
Sodium 281.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 21.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 439.3mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 2138.5mg	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: 49.4%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 36.6%