Paleo Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Refreshing Garden Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing, a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables and fresh herbs tossed in a luscious dairy-free coconut yogurt dressing. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant parsley and basil, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The zesty dressing, made with coconut yogurt, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, ties it all together for a light yet satisfying dish. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a paleo-friendly lunch or a colorful side dish, this salad is a refreshing way to eat clean and feel great!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 large carrot
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 0.5 cup coconut yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and roughly chop the mixed salad greens; place them into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds using a spoon, and then slice it into thin half-moons.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small squares.

Step 5

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and dice the flesh.

Step 6

Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater.

Step 7

Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and basil finely.

Step 9

Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, grated carrot, and red onion to the salad bowl with the greens.

Step 10

For the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, combine the coconut yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic.

Step 11

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.

Step 12

Season the dressing with sea salt and black pepper, then whisk again to ensure all elements are well combined.

Step 13

Pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 14

Gently toss the salad until all components are well combined and lightly coated with the dressing.

Step 15

Sprinkle the chopped parsley and basil over the top before serving.

Step 16

Serve immediately as a refreshing lunch or dinner accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1283.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	809.9

Total Fat 56.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1330.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 13.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242.4mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 2769.2mg	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: 59.6%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 34.0%