Low Carb Garden Salad with Croutons

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Low Carb Garden Salad with Croutons, a perfect blend of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients and irresistible crunch! Featuring a colorful medley of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, this salad packs a punch of flavor and texture. The homemade low-carb croutons, made with almond flour and Parmesan cheese, are a game-changer, offering a guilt-free crunch that perfectly complements the zesty, lemon-Dijon dressing. Whether you're looking for a lunch that's light yet filling or a side dish that steals the show, this low-carb salad fits the bill. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the ideal recipe for those craving something fresh, wholesome, and keto-friendly.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Olives
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Beat the egg separately and add it to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined to form a dough.

Step 3

Spread the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten it to about 1/4-inch thickness. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Let it cool slightly before cutting into bite-sized squares to make croutons.

Step 4

While the croutons cool, rinse and dry the salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and dice the cucumber. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Finely slice the red onion. Dice the avocado. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese and olives to the mixed vegetables.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Top the salad with low carb croutons and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1194.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1946.0

Total Fat 168.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 326.3mg	0%
Sodium 3280.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 64.0g	0%

Vitamin D 65.8IU	0%
Calcium 1217.2mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2241.6mg	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: 73.9%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 13.6%