Keto Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad

Bright, crisp, and packed with wholesome flavors, this Keto Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad is the ultimate low-carb, nutrient-dense dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a vibrant medley of mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad comes to life with the creamy richness of ripe avocado and the zesty kick of red onion. The dressing—a simple yet flavorful blend of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice infused with aromatic basil—perfectly ties everything together, making each bite refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with fresh garden vegetables, this keto-friendly salad is an excellent choice for a quick lunch, a light side dish, or even the centerpiece of your meal. Whether you're following a ketogenic diet or simply looking for a crisp, refreshing way to enjoy seasonal produce, this salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium avocado
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly drain the mixed salad greens. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel (optional) and dice the cucumber into quarter-inch slices. Add it to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Core the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, and chop it into thin strips, then add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. Gently fold these into the salad mixture.

Step 6

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

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice until well combined.

Step 8

Chop the fresh basil leaves finely, then stir them into the dressing.

Step 9

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, to taste.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	739.1

Total Fat 63.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1250.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 10.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 168.6mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2110.6mg	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: 5.1%

Carbs: 21.6%