The Best Salad Recipe for Healthy Dressing Without the Fat

Elevate your mealtime with "The Best Salad Recipe for Healthy Dressing Without the Fat"—a vibrant medley of fresh, nutrient-packed vegetables paired with a creamy, guilt-free dressing that’s big on flavor and light on calories. This easy 15-minute recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, all topped with a protein-rich blend of white beans, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic for an irresistibly smooth dressing. With no added oils and the option for a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness, this salad is perfect for the health-conscious eater or anyone seeking to savor wholesome flavors. Ideal as a light main course or a refreshing side dish, it’s a time-saving, crowd-pleasing recipe you'll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into rounds
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Canned white beans (e.g., cannellini), rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup (optional, for slight sweetness)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing and drying the salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, red bell pepper strips, and red onion to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for added flavor and garnish.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the canned white beans, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (if using), minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side to allow individuals to dress their salads to taste.

Step 7

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients with the dressing if already poured.

Step 8

Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1162.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	451.0

Total Fat 4.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1106.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 438.8mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2763.3mg	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: 7.9%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 72.9%