Whole30 Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Whole30 Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy radishes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and colorful bell pepper, this salad is a feast for the senses and a nutritional powerhouse. The star of the recipe is the luscious homemade Green Goddess dressing, made with creamy avocado, fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and chives, and a hint of zesty lime juice. It’s not only dairy-free, gluten-free, and Whole30-compliant but also bursting with fresh, herby flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light, healthy lunch or a stunning side dish for any meal. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to elevate your salad game while staying on track with your Whole30 goals, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 5 small radishes
• 1 medium avocado
• 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, remove seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and cut it into matchsticks or thin rounds, as preferred. Slice radishes thinly.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, carrot, and radishes.

Step 6

For the Creamy Green Goddess Dressing, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor.

Step 7

Add extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, fresh parsley, fresh chives, lime juice, a peeled garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 8

Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Ensure all vegetables are well coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a fresh, crisp addition to any meal, or as a standalone light lunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1557.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1458.1

Total Fat 136.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2507.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 17.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378.5mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 3316.0mg	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: 78.3%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 17.3%