Low Carb Green Goddess Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly creamy, this Low Carb Green Goddess Salad is a nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for any healthy lifestyle. Loaded with vibrant greens like baby spinach, arugula, and fresh herbs—including basil, parsley, and chives—this salad gets a flavor boost from a silky homemade green goddess dressing made with Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Tossed with crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and crunchy green bell pepper, this salad is not only low in carbs but also high in vitamins and healthy fats. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for quick lunches, meal prep, or a side dish that will elevate any dinner spread. Perfectly balanced, fresh, and satisfying, this recipe will become your go-to for a wholesome, delicious salad option! Keywords: low carb salad, green goddess dressing, healthy salad recipe, quick meal, fresh herbs, keto-friendly salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 large avocado
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying all the fresh greens: baby spinach, arugula, cucumber, green bell pepper, parsley, basil, and chives.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, dice the avocado, and chop the green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, arugula, cucumber slices, avocado cubes, and chopped green bell pepper.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh parsley, basil leaves, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*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.
