Low Carb Classic Blue Cheese Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Low Carb Classic Blue Cheese Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish perfect for your next meal. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado, this salad is topped with tangy blue cheese crumbles for a bold twist. Enhanced with a simple and zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Garnished with fresh chives for a burst of herbaceous flavor, this keto-friendly salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is ideal for a quick lunch or a side dish. Perfect for low-carb enthusiasts, this recipe balances rich textures and vibrant tastes in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 Avocado
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce head, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, cube the flesh, and add it to the bowl.
Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently to combine.
Chop the chives finely and sprinkle them over the top of the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.9 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2265 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2845 mg | 61% | |
*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.
