Keto Classic Vinaigrette Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Keto Classic Vinaigrette Salad—a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish perfect for low-carb enthusiasts! Featuring crunchy mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of zing from thinly-sliced red onion, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and texture. The star of the show is the homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and freshly minced garlic for a tangy, bold finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy keto salad is ideal as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish. Pair it with your favorite protein to create a satisfying, keto-friendly masterpiece your taste buds will love! Whether you're meal prepping or hosting guests, this vibrant salad is a wholesome choice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. Rinse and drain the mixed salad greens and place them in a large serving bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced avocado to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it on top of the other salad ingredients.
To make the vinaigrette, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small mixing bowl.
Season the vinaigrette with sea salt and black pepper, and then whisk everything together until fully emulsified.
Just before serving, pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to thoroughly coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately, paired with a protein of your choice for a complete keto meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.6 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1463 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2429 mg | 52% | |
*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.
