Whole30 Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Whole30 Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing—a vibrant and nutritious meal that's as satisfying as it is wholesome! Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and protein-rich boiled eggs, this recipe combines textures and flavors in every bite. Topped with crumbled bacon for a savory crunch, it's dressed in a luscious Whole30-compliant blue cheese-inspired dressing made with a creamy base, tangy lemon juice, and nutritional yeast for that signature cheesy flavor without breaking the Whole30 rules. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, hearty side, or even a complete dinner. Indulge in a guilt-free combination of indulgence and health that’s as delicious as it is compliant with your Whole30 goals!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 2 large Whole30-compliant boiled eggs, quartered
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup Compliant creamy dressing base (such as coconut milk or compliant mayonnaise)
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the ingredients for the salad. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 2
Add the diced avocado and quartered boiled eggs to the salad mixture.
Step 3
Top with crumbled cooked bacon evenly over the salad.
Step 4
Prepare the Whole30 blue cheese dressing by mixing the compliant creamy dressing base with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Step 5
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Step 6
Once the dressing is well-mixed, drizzle it over the prepared salad.
Step 7
Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients and to coat them lightly with the dressing.
Step 8
Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1161.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1371.1 |
| Total Fat 104.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 438mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2483.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.9g | |
| Protein 56.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 88IU | 0% |
| Calcium 237.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3121.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories