Vegan Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing

Bright, fresh, and completely plant-based, this Vegan Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients. Crisp mixed salad greens are combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and tender avocado chunks, creating the perfect medley of flavors and textures. Topped with a generous sprinkle of vegan shredded cheese, this salad is as indulgent as it is nutritious. The real star, however, is the zesty homemade dressing—a tangy blend of olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, enhanced with subtle hints of garlic powder and black pepper. Perfect as a light lunch, refreshing side dish, or even a main course, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an easy yet impressive addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.75 cup Vegan shredded cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the salad.

Step 4

Julienne the red bell pepper, peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all vegetables to the bowl.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, slice the flesh into cubes, and gently scoop them out into the salad bowl.

Step 6

Sprinkle the vegan shredded cheese evenly over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this Vegan Classic Garden Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1215.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1340.4

Total Fat 103.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2275.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.1g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 14.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275.5mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2909.6mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 28.6%