Low Carb Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Low Carb Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Featuring a perfect blend of hearty kale and crunchy iceberg lettuce, this low-carb recipe is complemented by crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and juicy grape tomatoes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, this salad delivers bold flavors with every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal guilt-free dish for light lunches, dinner sides, or as a wholesome option for meal prep. Rich in healthy fats and bursting with colorful goodness, this salad is your ultimate go-to for healthy eating without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale leaves
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves. Remove the stems and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Remove the outer leaves of the iceberg lettuce, then chop the remaining lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Combine the chopped kale and iceberg lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Deseed the red bell pepper and cut it into thin strips. Add these to the bowl as well.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into cubes. Add the avocado to the salad.
Cut the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the salad.
For the dressing, mince the garlic clove and place it in a small bowl.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the garlic. Whisk together until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately for optimal crunch and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.5 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1511 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 617 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4057 mg | 86% | |
*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.
