Keto Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad

Brighten up your warm-weather meals with this Keto Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad, a vibrant, low-carb dish bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy salad combines a crisp medley of mixed greens, hydrating cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy crumbled feta, all elevated with thinly sliced red onion and fragrant basil. A simple, yet flavor-packed dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, making it a refreshing and satisfying keto-friendly option. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish at your next barbecue, this salad is a celebration of summer in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 large avocado
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the salad greens thoroughly with a salad spinner or by patting them dry with paper towels. Place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon if desired, and then slice crosswise into thin half-moons.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl along with the cucumber.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add the avocado to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.

Step 9

Chop the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the salad just before serving.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the fresh and zesty flavors of summer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1113.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.3

Total Fat 139.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 200.0mg	0%
Sodium 3300.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1313.8mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 2438.5mg	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: 75.4%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 13.9%