Low Carb Spinach and Kale Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, this Low Carb Spinach and Kale Salad is a guilt-free delight perfect for any meal. Loaded with a medley of crisp baby spinach, hearty kale, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. Topped with optional crumbled feta cheese and drizzled with a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette, it’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free salad is a versatile dish that works as a light lunch, a side for grilled proteins, or a refreshing addition to your meal prep rotation. It’s the ideal recipe for anyone looking to enjoy healthy eating without compromising on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 3 cups Kale (stems removed and leaves chopped)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 large Avocado (diced)
- 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach and chopped kale.
Add the cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Whisk or shake the vinaigrette until well emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the greens and vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a more chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2123 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 711 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2188 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.
