Keto Mediterranean Sardine Salad

Elevate your keto-friendly meal prep with this vibrant and satisfying Keto Mediterranean Sardine Salad. Packed with omega-3-rich canned sardines, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives, this low-carb salad is bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty finish, while the homemade dressing—featuring extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, garlic, and oregano—ties it all together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this nutritious dish is as delicious as it is easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for anyone on a keto or low-carb diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cans canned sardines in olive oil
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Rinse the mixed salad greens and set them aside to drain any excess water.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it thinly. Thinly slice half a red onion.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion.

Step 4

Drain the cans of sardines, discarding the olive oil or reserving it for another use if desired. Gently break the sardines into large bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Add the sardines to the salad bowl along with the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Divide the salad into two serving bowls or plates and serve immediately. Enjoy the fresh and delightful flavors of the Keto Mediterranean Sardine Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1073.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1541.9

Total Fat 123.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 401.9mg	0%
Sodium 4546.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 75.1g	0%

Vitamin D 410.4IU	0%
Calcium 1624.8mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 2104.1mg	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: 71.0%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 9.8%