Keto Garden Salad with Croutons

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Keto Garden Salad with Croutons, a low-carb masterpiece perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and creamy avocado. What sets this salad apart is the irresistible crunch of Parmesan cheese crisps as keto-friendly "croutons," paired with a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and spices like oregano and garlic powder for a burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this fresh, nutrient-packed salad is as satisfying as it is delicious, all while keeping keto goals in mind. Serve it immediately for ultimate crunch or prepare in advance for a quick, wholesome option on busy days!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese crisps
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, pat dry with a paper towel, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, dice the red bell pepper into small pieces, and cube the avocado. Add all these vegetables to the lettuce in the salad bowl.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad vegetables and toss gently to ensure the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.

Step 5

Break the Parmesan cheese crisps into bite-sized pieces to use as croutons.

Step 6

Sprinkle the broken cheese crisps, dried oregano, and garlic powder over the salad for added flavor and crunch.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate and add the cheese crisps just before serving if preparing in advance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1038.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.8

Total Fat 129.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 105.9mg	0%
Sodium 2746.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 65.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1433.1mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2332.8mg	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: 71.8%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 12.0%