Keto Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing

Elevate your greens with this vibrant and satisfying Keto Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing. Packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables like romaine lettuce, cucumber, radishes, and bell pepper, this low-carb recipe combines wholesome flavors with nutrient-rich ingredients. The salad is topped with creamy avocado and toasted almonds for added texture and healthy fats, making it a perfect choice for keto enthusiasts. The real star, however, is the homemade Green Goddess Dressing, a luxurious blend of olive oil, fresh basil, parsley, sour cream, and a hint of lemon juice, whipped to silky perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a refreshing appetizer or light main course. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or just craving a flavorful, nutrient-packed dish, this salad is sure to please your palate.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Avocado
• 4 small Radishes
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 50 grams Almonds
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 15 grams Fresh basil leaves
• 10 grams Fresh parsley
• 30 ml Lemon juice
• 120 ml Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the radishes. Dice the green bell pepper. Add all these sliced vegetables to the bowl with lettuce.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Chop it into cubes and add it to the vegetable mix.

Step 5

Roughly chop the almonds for added crunchiness and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 6

To prepare the Creamy Green Goddess Dressing, combine olive oil, fresh basil leaves, fresh parsley, lemon juice, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and the garlic clove in a food processor or blender.

Step 7

Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then blend once more to mix thoroughly.

Step 9

Drizzle your beautiful Creamy Green Goddess Dressing over the salad just before serving, then toss gently to combine while ensuring an even coat on all ingredients.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately as a satisfying keto-friendly appetizer or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1707.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1631.2

Total Fat 140.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 2207.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 32.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 664.4mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 3481.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.3%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 19.3%