Paleo Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Paleo Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing, a dish that’s as wholesome as it is satisfying! Bursting with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy shredded carrots, and the subtle sweetness of cucumber, this garden-fresh creation is topped with a creamy, dairy-free ranch dressing made from coconut milk and zesty lemon juice. Seasoned with dried herbs like dill and chives, the dressing offers a rich, tangy flavor that perfectly complements the medley of vegetables. Finished with a sprinkle of sliced almonds for added texture and a touch of fresh parsley for a fragrant garnish, this Paleo-friendly salad is ideal for quick, healthy meals or as a colorful side dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s the ultimate go-to recipe for anyone craving a clean-eating, gluten- and dairy-free option!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Almonds (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk (full-fat, canned)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried dill
• 1 teaspoon Dried chives
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Rinse and dry the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and slice it into half-moons. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh. Add the avocado cubes to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 7

To prepare the Paleo Ranch dressing, in a small mixing bowl whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried chives, salt, and black pepper until well blended.

Step 8

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, considering the flavor preference for saltiness or tang.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients well with the dressing.

Step 10

Top the salad with sliced almonds for an added crunch just before serving.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately and enjoy this fresh Paleo-friendly dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1083.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	944.9

Total Fat 74.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1390.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 22.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 402.4mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 3407.2mg	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: 64.0%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 27.4%