Low Carb Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Refresh your palate with this vibrant Low Carb Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a perfect choice for those seeking a healthy yet satisfying meal. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, nutrient-rich spinach, crunchy cucumbers, and the creamy goodness of avocado, this salad is a symphony of fresh textures and flavors. Thinly sliced radishes and sweet green bell peppers add a peppery and sweet crunch, while a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette—made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice—ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-carb salad is not only quick and easy but also gluten-free and loaded with wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal option for clean eating or keto-friendly dining. Perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish, it’s a refreshing recipe that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Avocado
- 5 Radishes
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing and drying the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl, along with the spinach leaves.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add these to the bowl.
Step 3
Core the green bell pepper and slice it into thin strips before adding it to the salad.
Step 4
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut it into cubes. Add these cubes to the salad.
Step 5
Trim the radishes, slice them thinly, and add them to the salad for a peppery crunch.
Step 6
For the lemon vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
Step 7
Mince the garlic clove finely and add it to the vinaigrette.
Step 8
Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Step 9
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, low-carb crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1596.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1128.9 |
| Total Fat 80.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8750.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 58.8g | |
| Protein 14.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 371.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3518.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories