Keto Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Keto Arugula Salad with Tomatoes is the perfect go-to dish for a quick, healthy meal or side. Featuring peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy toasted pine nuts, this vibrant salad is elevated with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of salt and black pepper. A sprinkle of torn basil leaves and a generous handful of Parmesan cheese add an aromatic, savory touch to each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and completely keto-friendly, this low-carb salad is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a wholesome yet indulgent dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the arugula leaves. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the arugula.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the avocado to the salad bowl.
Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Add the toasted pine nuts to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine and ensure everything is evenly coated.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the salad, followed by shredded Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, keto-friendly arugula salad with tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.1 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1386 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1758 mg | 37% | |
*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.
