Low Carb Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad
Bright, flavorful, and effortlessly wholesome, this Low Carb Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad is a celebration of peak-season produce. Packed with crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a pop of aromatic freshness from basil leaves, this vibrant salad is as nourishing as it is satisfying. Perfect for anyone looking for a light, gluten-free, keto-friendly dish, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes without any cooking required! Drizzled with a simple yet zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice, it’s ideal as a refreshing side or a stand-alone meal. Whether you're prepping for a healthy lunch or serving it at a picnic, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that's bursting with color, texture, and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams baby spinach
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and cut them into halves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper. Slice the bell pepper into thin strips and add them to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh using a spoon. Chop the avocado into bite-sized cubes and add it to the salad.
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin half-moon slices. Add the onion slices to the bowl.
Add the baby spinach to the salad bowl, gently tearing the larger leaves if necessary.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for best flavor. Enjoy your refreshing low-carb garden vegetable salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.5 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1294 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2117 mg | 45% | |
*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.
