Low Carb Best Ever Green Salad
Elevate your salad game with this "Low Carb Best Ever Green Salad," a fresh and wholesome masterpiece perfect for any meal. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens like spinach, arugula, and romaine, this vibrant salad is beautifully balanced with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of sweetness from toasted almonds. A drizzle of zesty homemade lemon Dijon dressing ties it all together, offering a tangy, flavorful finish. Optional crumbled feta adds a hint of saltiness for the perfect topping. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-carb, high-flavor recipe is ideal for keto diets, healthy lunch ideas, or a show-stopping side dish. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to fresh, crunchy, and utterly satisfying greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber thinly, dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the salad bowl with the greens.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Let them cool, then sprinkle them over the salad.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2060 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2837 mg | 60% | |
*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.
