Keto Mediterranean Farro Salad
This vibrant and refreshing Keto Mediterranean Farro Salad offers all the bold, zesty flavors of a classic Mediterranean dish with a low-carb twist. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is elevated with tangy feta cheese and a zingy lemon-oregano dressing. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a stunning side dish. Keto-friendly and gluten-free, it’s a wholesome option that doesn’t compromise on taste, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking bold, healthful flavors without added carbs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Arugula
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash the arugula and dry it well using a salad spinner.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and then slice it into thin rounds.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Pit the Kalamata olives, if necessary, and slice them in half before adding them to the bowl.
Dice the feta cheese into small cubes and add it to the salad mixture.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, adding it to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh. Add this to the salad.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently to combine, making sure the dressing evenly coats all components.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Serve immediately as a refreshing Keto-friendly option at any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.7 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3010 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2193 mg | 47% | |
*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.
