Keto Garden Salad with Croutons
Fresh, vibrant, and perfectly low-carb, this Keto Garden Salad with Croutons is a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, this salad is a medley of both flavor and texture. The tangy homemade dressing, crafted from olive oil and apple cider vinegar, ties everything together beautifully. But what truly sets this recipe apart are the Parmesan cheese crisps, acting as irresistibly crunchy keto-friendly croutons. Seasoned with garlic powder and dried oregano, these "croutons" add a savory kick to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a light, satisfying lunch for those embracing a keto lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese crisps
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, pat dry with a paper towel, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, dice the red bell pepper into small pieces, and cube the avocado. Add all these vegetables to the lettuce in the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad vegetables and toss gently to ensure the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.
Break the Parmesan cheese crisps into bite-sized pieces to use as croutons.
Sprinkle the broken cheese crisps, dried oregano, and garlic powder over the salad for added flavor and crunch.
Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate and add the cheese crisps just before serving if preparing in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*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.
