Paleo Garden Salad with Croutons

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and wholesome Paleo Garden Salad with Croutons, a perfect fusion of fresh veggies and grain-free crunch. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and colorful carrot ribbons, this salad delivers both nutrition and flavor in every bite. The star of the show? Homemade Paleo croutons crafted from almond flour and flaxseed meal, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch without grains or gluten. Tossed in a light lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is quick to prep in just 20 minutes and makes a refreshing, nutrient-rich meal or side dish. Ideal for Paleo diets and anyone seeking a healthy, grain-free twist on a classic garden salad, this recipe guarantees fresh, vibrant flavors in every bowl!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder together.

Step 3

Add water to the dry mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Transfer dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6

Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and then cut into small cubes to form croutons.

Step 7

While croutons cool, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 8

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl.

Step 9

Slice the cucumber and avocado and add them to the salad.

Step 10

Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrot into thin ribbons and add to the salad.

Step 11

Thinly slice the red onion and incorporate it into the salad as well.

Step 12

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.

Step 13

Pour dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 14

Top the salad with the Paleo croutons.

Step 15

Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Paleo Garden Salad with Croutons!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1467.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1405.7

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1651.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 39.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 578.2mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 3191.7mg	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: 66.7%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 23.0%