Whole30 Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing

Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, this Whole30 Classic Garden Salad with Shredded Cheese and Homemade Dressing is the ultimate guilt-free side dish or light lunch! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and earthy carrot—all topped with a sprinkle of savory, dairy-free shredded cheese—this nutrient-rich salad is both satisfying and Whole30-compliant. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade dressing, a delightful blend of extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and freshly minced garlic that ties everything together with a tangy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for clean eating, this salad is a deliciously wholesome way to enjoy your veggies. Whether you're following the Whole30 plan or just craving a vibrant, homemade salad, it’s a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Dairy-free shredded cheese
• 0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 minced Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all the fresh vegetables under cold water. Pat them dry with a towel.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add them to the salad.

Step 5

Core the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add these to the salad bowl as well.

Step 6

Peel and julienne the carrot, adding it to the bowl for an extra crisp texture.

Step 7

Peel and thinly slice the red onion, adding the slices to the salad.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dairy-free shredded cheese over the top of the mixed vegetables.

Step 9

For the dressing, combine extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 10

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well emulsified.

Step 11

Pour the homemade dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 12

Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1482.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1269.3

Total Fat 105.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2248.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 18.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1129.6mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2433.1mg	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: 70.0%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 24.7%