Low Carb Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Low Carb Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the ultimate guilt-free dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring a vibrant mix of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and sharp red onions, this nutritious salad is elevated by a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard and fresh garlic. Finished with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, every bite delivers a satisfying balance of textures and tangy brightness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this keto-friendly recipe is ideal for busy days when you crave something light yet impactful. Pair it with a protein of your choice or enjoy it solo as a wholesome, low-carb meal that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Wash and dry 4 cups of mixed salad greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice 1 medium cucumber and add it to the salad bowl.
Slice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add to the bowl.
Cut 1 large avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl, slicing it as desired.
To make the lemon vinaigrette, start by mincing 1 clove of fresh garlic and place it in a small bowl.
Add 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the garlic.
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to the vinaigrette mixture.
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined.
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and add it to the vinaigrette, stirring to combine.
Drizzle the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the mixed green salad.
Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients evenly with the vinaigrette.
Sprinkle 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious low-carb mixed green salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.6 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1732 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2227 mg | 47% | |
*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.
