Keto Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables
Elevate your low-carb lifestyle with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Keto Fresh Green Salad with Mixed Vegetables. This easy, 20-minute recipe features a crisp blend of romaine lettuce and peppery arugula, complemented by crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a touch of red onion for zest. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, and garnished with fragrant basil, this salad is a refreshing burst of flavor and perfect for keto enthusiasts. Ideal as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, it’s a wholesome choice for anyone looking to enjoy a fresh, satisfying meal that’s both low-carb and full of natural goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and arugula thoroughly. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Dice the green bell pepper into small cubes.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Scoop out the avocado and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion to prepare it for the salad.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, arugula, cucumber slices, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Chop the fresh basil leaves into thin strips (chiffonade) and sprinkle them over the top of the salad for added flavor and garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, keto-friendly green salad with mixed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.9 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1264 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2446 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.
