Low Carb Taste Treat Salad
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant Low Carb Taste Treat Salad, a perfect blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients and bold, satisfying flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tender slices of grilled chicken, this salad delivers on both flavor and nourishment. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds adds a delightful crunch and tangy richness, all brought together by a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-carb, protein-packed meal is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy, delicious lunch or dinner without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for keto diets, clean eating lifestyles, or anyone craving a refreshing, guilt-free meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 medium (about 6 oz) Grilled chicken breast
- 0.25 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the chicken by grilling it until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into thin strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and sliced avocado.
Add the grilled chicken slices on top of the vegetables, followed by crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds for added crunch.
Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, flavorful Low Carb Taste Treat Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 1872 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2865 mg | 61% | |
*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.
