Tasty Low Carb Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Tasty Low Carb Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for those seeking a healthy and satisfying option. Featuring a crisp mix of leafy greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is as flavorful as it is wholesome. Add optional diced chicken breast for a protein boost that makes it a complete meal. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, every bite is bursting with freshness and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick, gluten-free, and keto-friendly salad is ideal for busy weeknights or light lunches. Serve it on its own, or pair it with your favorite grilled entrée for a low-carb feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale, or romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 large Avocado, cubed
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (optional)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and peel and cube the avocado. Add these to the salad greens.
Thinly slice the red onion and toss it into the bowl. If using cooked chicken breast, add it now.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk together until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, tasty low-carb salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 2690 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 99.6 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 785 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2913 mg | 62% | |
*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.
