Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with freshness, this Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing is the perfect addition to any meal or a satisfying stand-alone dish. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crunchy Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and freshly shredded carrot, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of chopped parsley bring a zesty finish, while the creamy ranch dressing ties everything together seamlessly. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, light lunches, or as a vibrant starter at your next gathering. Add this classic yet versatile garden salad to your repertoire for a fresh, homemade touch to your dining table. Keywords: garden salad, crisp vegetables, ranch dressing, quick and easy recipe, fresh salad, healthy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds, adding them to the bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it over the salad.

Step 7

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add to the salad.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 9

Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the salad ingredients.

Step 10

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 11

Serve the garden salad with ranch dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1321.1 grams (1321.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	634

Total Fat 46.20g	59%
Saturated Fat 6.40g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 1782mg	77%
Total Carbohydrate 52.70g	19%
Dietary Fiber 16.50g	59%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 17.50g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 408mg	31%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2418mg	51%

*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: 59.7%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 30.3%