Hey, you can totally make awesome keto salads at home! Just take some fresh veggies like lettuce and cucumbers, add some chicken or cheese, and splash on a bit of olive oil. Our list makes it so easy, you'll be done in a snap. These Keto Salad recipes are not just good for you, they taste great, too! So, grab that list, have fun mixing the ingredients, and create a yummy salad that fits right into your keto diet. You got this!
Keto Salad Ideas
Big Mac Salad
This Big Mac Salad captures the iconic taste of a classic Big Mac but transforms it into a fresh, crisp experience with vibrant flavors and healthier ingredients. A delicious blend of comfort and nutrition! Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a dependable go-to for a quick, satisfying meal that delights with every bite.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 oz Romaine lettuce (chopped; or iceberg lettuce if desired)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
- ¾ cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Pickles (diced)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- DRESSING:
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Pickles (diced)
- 2 teaspoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tablespoon Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or regular or sugar-free honey; adjust to taste)
Cobb Salad Recipe
The Cobb Salad Recipe from Wholesome Yum offers a delightful mix of fresh, crisp ingredients and rich, savory flavors with every bite. Whether prepared at home or enjoyed out, it promises a nutrient-dense, satisfying meal that is easy to assemble and universally loved. Bursting with combinations like tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado topped with a choice of homemade dressings, this recipe elevates a classic dish to new heights.
INGREDIENTS
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 5 cups Watercress (chopped)
- 8 slices Cooked bacon (cut into small pieces or crumbled)
- 12 oz Cooked chicken breast (cut into cubes or shredded)
- 2 cups Grape tomatoes (halved)
- 2 medium Avocados
- 4 large Hard boiled eggs (diced or sliced)
- ½ cup Roquefort cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoon Chives (finely chopped)
- ½ cup Ranch dressing
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Green Bean Salad With Hearts Of Palm
The Green Bean Salad with Hearts of Palm is an exceptional blend of textures and flavors, showcasing the best of summertime ingredients. The combination of crisp green beans, silky hearts of palm, and zesty Greek olives, all brought together with a vibrant herb dressing, makes this an unforgettable salad. Perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing and nutritious side dish!
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, preferably French green beans
- 2 cups sliced hearts of palm (more or less is fine)
- ¾ cup Kalamata olives or black olives, drained and sliced in half
- 1 cup diced roasted red bell pepper from a jar
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
- 1 T balsamic vinegar
- 2 T fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. lemon zest (probably optional, but good)
- 2 T chopped fresh oregano (or use small amount dried oregano)
- 2 T chopped fresh basil (I would omit basil if I only had dried basil)
Greek Chicken Salad With Peperoncini
This amazingly tastier Chicken Salad with Peperoncini is an exquisite culinary delight, combining the zesty punch of Greek Peperoncini peppers with the creamy tang of Feta cheese and the rich flavor of Kalamata olives. This refreshing and low-carb salad is a testament to the harmonious blend of flavors that can turn simple leftover chicken into a dish that's perfect for any summer gathering or a nutritious work lunch.
INGREDIENTS
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes (see notes)
- 1 cup sliced Greek Peperoncini Peppers
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, cut in half
- ½ cup diagonally sliced green onion
- 4 oz. Feta Cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
- fresh-ground black pepper to taste
DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 2 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice (see notes)
- 1 tsp. Greek Seasoning (or slightly more)
Keto Taco Salad
This Keto Taco Salad recipe is a game-changer for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle - offering a perfect balance of crunch, flavor, and nutrition. With a delightful mix of seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and a customizable, creamy dressing, it promises a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together in a breeze. It's an example of how healthy eating doesn't have to compromise on taste or variety!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 cups salad mix
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes chopped in halves
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ cup bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup radish sliced
- 1 pound seasoned taco meat already prepared*
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- ¼ cup red onion
Creamy dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream + 1 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste OR Jalapeno Ranch (link in notes)
Shrimp Avocado Salad
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ▢8 cups romaine lettuce
- ▢2 Haas avocados, sliced
- ▢1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ▢1 cup English or baby cucumbers, cut into half moons
- ▢1 medium bell pepper (yellow or orange), chopped
- ▢¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ▢1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ▢½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ▢¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- FOR THE DRESSING
- ▢⅓ cup olive oil
- ▢3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ▢1 tablespoon sugar-free Keto honey
- ▢1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ▢1 clove garlic, grated
- ▢½ teaspoon salt
- ▢¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Keto Taco Salad Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- ½ pound ground beef, lean
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon sweetener (or sugar if not low carb)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Pesto Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- ▢1 medium free range organic chicken breast without skin
- ▢Salt and ground black pepper
- ▢2 tablespoon homemade pesto
- For The Salad
- ▢5 cups green leaves any kind of lettuce or spinach
- ▢½ small red onion sliced
- ▢1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ▢1 cup cucumber diced
- ▢½ avocado sliced
- ▢1 teaspoon feta cheese
- ▢1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
- For The Dressing
- ▢1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ▢2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ▢Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- US Customary
- Metric
Steak Caesar Salad
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- Salad:
- 2 filet steaks
- ¼ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- 18 ounces romaine hearts chopped
Keto Broccoli Salad With Bacon
Ingredients
- ▢8 ounces Bacon sliced
- ▢1 pound Broccoli cut into florets
- ▢¼ cup Pine Nuts toasted
- ▢½ Red Onion diced
- ▢½ cup Whole Egg Mayonnaise
- ▢2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- ▢½ teaspoon Salt
- ▢¼ teaspoon White Pepper ground
- Optional
- ▢½ cup Sharp cheddar cheese The older the better