Vegan Classic Ranch Salad

Discover the perfect balance of creamy and fresh with this Vegan Classic Ranch Salad! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet grated carrot, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is light, refreshing, and packed with wholesome ingredients. The star of the dish is the homemade vegan ranch dressing—a tangy, dairy-free creation made with vegan mayonnaise, unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and a blend of savory seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and chives. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh dill, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes—perfect for a quick lunch, a healthy side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck offering. Try this plant-based twist on a classic favorite and enjoy all the flavor with none of the dairy!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried chives
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

Step 4

Peel and grate the carrot.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, grated carrot, and red onion slices.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until creamy and well combined.

Step 8

Toss the salad vegetables with the homemade ranch dressing, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Garnish the salad with fresh dill.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a more chilled salad experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1293.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	495.9

Total Fat 24.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.7g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 2009.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 13.9g	0%

Vitamin D 22.0IU	0%
Calcium 450.4mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2224.2mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 49.2%