Keto Fresh Rukola Salad
Bright, crisp, and packed with healthy fats, this Keto Fresh Rukola Salad makes the perfect low-carb addition to your meal plan. Featuring the peppery bite of fresh rukola (arugula), juicy bursts of sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy crumbled feta, each bite is a balanced combination of flavors and textures. Dressed in a zesty mix of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, and topped with crunchy, nutrient-rich flax seeds, this salad is not only delicious but also keto-friendly and full of antioxidants. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, it’s an easy, wholesome dish that shines as a refreshing starter or side. If you're looking to elevate your keto recipes with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, this salad is sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams fresh rukola (arugula)
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the rukola (arugula) thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add them to the bowl of rukola.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Cut the avocado into bite-sized cubes and add to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them well with the dressing.
Sprinkle the flax seeds over the salad for added crunch and nutritional benefits.
Serve immediately as a refreshing Keto-friendly starter or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.3 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2374 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1886 mg | 40% | |
*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.
