Low Carb Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Low Carb Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze! Packed with fresh mixed greens, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. A luscious, homemade balsamic glaze—reduced to syrupy perfection in just minutes—takes this simple dish to gourmet heights. Seasoned with a touch of olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or a light dinner. With only wholesome, low-carb ingredients, this salad is a perfect addition to your clean eating goals while offering bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors that will leave you craving more. Serve it as a main dish or a stunning side at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the balsamic glaze. Pour 0.5 cup of balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Bring the vinegar to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it reduces by half and becomes syrupy. Stir occasionally. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

While the glaze is cooling, prepare the salad ingredients.

Step 4

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice it into cubes and add to the bowl.

Step 7

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 8

Thinly slice 0.25 of a medium red onion and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

Add 0.5 cup of feta cheese crumbles to the salad.

Step 10

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salad, then season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 11

Once the balsamic glaze has cooled, drizzle it liberally over the salad.

Step 12

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and evenly distribute the dressing.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy this light, flavorful, and low-carb salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	845.0

Total Fat 60.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2155.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 20.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 561.0mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2374.8mg	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: 62.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 27.8%