Low Carb Kale and Spinach Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Low Carb Kale and Spinach Salad, a nutrient-packed powerhouse that's both delicious and satisfying. Featuring tender kale and spinach leaves paired with creamy avocado and bright, tangy lemon dressing, this salad is a refreshing option for keto, paleo, or low-carb diets. A sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds adds delightful texture, while garlic-infused olive oil ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a fresh side dish for any occasion. Simple, wholesome, and bursting with flavor, this salad proves healthy eating can be both easy and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams kale leaves
- 150 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale and spinach leaves thoroughly. Remove the kale stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the kale and spinach leaves.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into cubes and add it to the salad bowl.
Zest the lemon and then juice it. You should have about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed.
Pour the dressing over the kale, spinach, and avocado in the salad bowl.
Toss the salad gently until the leaves are well coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top of the salad as a garnish and to add crunch.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1370 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2635 mg | 56% | |
*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.
