Paleo Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing. Bursting with fresh, colorful vegetables like crunchy romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. The creamy Green Goddess dressing, made with a trifecta of fresh herbs—parsley, basil, and cilantro—blended with zesty lemon juice, velvety coconut milk, and a touch of tangy apple cider vinegar, ties everything together with an irresistible flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, this paleo-friendly and dairy-free recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a must-try for busy, health-conscious eaters.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium avocado
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 large garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

3. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the lettuce and cucumber.

Step 4

4. Peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 5

5. Dice the avocado and carefully add it to the salad, making sure to avoid mashing it.

Step 6

6. For the Creamy Green Goddess Dressing, combine parsley, basil, cilantro, and the garlic clove in a blender or food processor.

Step 7

7. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and full-fat coconut milk to the herbs in the blender.

Step 8

8. Season with sea salt and black pepper, then blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 9

9. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to ensure even coating.

Step 10

10. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors of the garden salad with the aromatic dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1494.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1123.4

Total Fat 94.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1432.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 382.9mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 3459.0mg	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: 71.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 22.1%