Keto Mediterranean Sardine Salad
Elevate your low-carb dining with this vibrant Keto Mediterranean Sardine Salad, a recipe that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Packed with heart-healthy sardines, fresh mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny Kalamata olives, this Mediterranean-inspired dish delivers a medley of bold flavors in every bite. Topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese and tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-oregano dressing, this no-cook meal is perfect for busy days or a light yet satisfying lunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this keto-friendly salad is not only effortlessly quick but also teeming with healthy fats and protein to keep you full and energized. Serve it as a standalone meal or alongside a keto flatbread for an authentic Mediterranean experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned sardines in olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Rinse the mixed salad greens and set them aside to drain any excess water.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it thinly. Thinly slice half a red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
Drain the cans of sardines, discarding the olive oil or reserving it for another use if desired. Gently break the sardines into large bite-sized pieces.
Add the sardines to the salad bowl along with the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Divide the salad into two serving bowls or plates and serve immediately. Enjoy the fresh and delightful flavors of the Keto Mediterranean Sardine Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 175 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 2139 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 664 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1081 mg | 23% | |
*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.
