Soy-Free Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing

Bright, fresh, and utterly satisfying, this Soy-Free Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing is a delightful celebration of flavor and texture. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and a medley of colorful veggies, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The real star, however, is the velvety Green Goddess dressing—a luscious blend of ripe avocado, fresh herbs, tangy Greek yogurt, and zesty lemon juice. Completely soy-free and brimming with wholesome, garden-fresh ingredients, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Serve it chilled for refreshment during warm weather, and let the creamy dressing tie the vibrant ingredients together in every forkful. Perfect for healthy eaters and lovers of clean, natural flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 ripe Avocado
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Fresh chives
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Core and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel and julienne the carrot, then add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice half a red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 7

In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, fresh parsley, cilantro, chives, and garlic clove.

Step 8

Add lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 9

Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Drizzle the creamy Green Goddess dressing over the prepared salad and toss to combine.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately, optionally garnished with additional chopped herbs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1825.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1097.4

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 3.9mg	0%
Sodium 1485.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 27.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 509.4mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 3820.6mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 27.9%