Keto Fresh Abalone Salad
Elevate your keto game with this luxurious Fresh Abalone Salad, a stunning fusion of vibrant flavors and nutrient-packed ingredients. Tender, poached abalone takes center stage, delivering a delicate, ocean-fresh taste that pairs beautifully with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp mixed greens such as arugula and kale. A zesty homemade lemon-garlic dressing brings everything together, providing a refreshing burst of citrusy brightness. Perfectly keto-friendly and rich in healthy fats, this salad is an elegant yet easy-to-prepare dish that’s sure to impress at any meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s best served while the abalone is warm to highlight its tender texture against the cool, crunchy greens.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh abalone
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and kale)
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 small garlic clove
Instructions
Place a large saucepan of salted water over medium-high heat and bring it to a gentle boil.
Tenderize the abalones with a meat mallet, being careful not to damage them. Then rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
Once the water is boiling, reduce it to a simmer. Place the cleaned abalones in the water and poach them for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly.
While the abalone cools, prepare the dressing by zesting the lemon and extracting the juice into a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, finely minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Slice the cooled abalone finely across the grain and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the avocado and halve the cherry tomatoes, and then add them to the salad bowl along with the mixed salad greens and chopped fresh parsley.
Pour the lemon dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Serve the salad immediately while the abalone is slightly warm, offering a contrast to the cold salad greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 813 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 960 mg | 20% | |
*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.
