Keto Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Embrace simplicity, freshness, and bold flavor with this Keto Classic Lettuce Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette! Perfect for keto enthusiasts, this vibrant salad features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and a pop of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. A simple yet irresistible homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and spices ties it all together, ensuring every bite is bursting with tangy, savory goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-carb salad makes an excellent starter, side, or even a light main course. Wholesome, easy-to-make, and packed with nutrients, this keto-friendly recipe is all about maximizing flavor while staying on track with your health goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the vegetables. Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat dry. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
3. Peel, seed, and slice the cucumber into half-moons, then add it to the salad.
4. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into cubes. Add these to the salad bowl.
5. Thinly slice a quarter of a red onion and add it to the salad.
6. To prepare the vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is emulsified.
7. Pour the homemade vinaigrette over the salad. Toss the salad gently until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
8. Serve immediately as a starter or a light main dish. Enjoy your fresh, keto-friendly salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1491 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2622 mg | 56% | |
*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.
