5 KETO SALDS RECIPES
5 Simple and Delicious Keto Salads Recipes
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb and high-fat eating method that’s popular for weight loss.
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1. Taco salad
This healthy taco salad is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (225 grams) of ground beef
- 2 cups (100 grams) of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 of a medium avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) of cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 ounce (28 grams) of cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (7 grams) of diced red onions
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown.
- Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the beef cool slightly.
- Mix the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and onion, and serve on two plates.
- Top the salad with beef, then garnish with cheese and sour cream.
NUTRITION FACTS
Per serving (serves two):
- Calories: 555
- Protein: 25 grams
- Fat: 47 grams
- Carbs: 9 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
This delicious pesto-salmon salad is simple and ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (225 grams) of salmon or two 4-ounce (225-gram) salmon fillets
- 8 ounces (220 grams) of baby spinach, raw
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) of green pesto
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃) and grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil.
- Place the salmon skin-down on the baking dish. Spread the pesto evenly on top. Squeeze the lemon juice over the pesto and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the salmon for 15–20 minutes, or until it flakes easily.
- While the salmon is baking, sauté the spinach in a pan with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil for 2 minutes, or until the leaves have wilted.
- Once cooked, remove the salmon and serve it over the spinach.
NUTRITION FACTSPer serving (serves two):
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 29 grams
- Fat: 23 grams
- Carbs: 6 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
This simple avocado-shrimp salad is keto-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (225 grams) of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/2 of a red onion, diced
- 2 cups (100 grams) of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) of cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the pan over medium-high heat, then add the butter and shrimp. Cook thoroughly and set shrimp aside on a plate.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the lettuce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon or lime juice, then toss.
- Garnish with shrimp and serve. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
SUMMARYPer serving (serves two):
- Calories: 449
- Protein: 25 grams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Carbs: 10 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
Ingredients
- 4 cups (170 grams) of baby kale, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, sliced or cubed
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce (28 grams) of pine nuts
- 1/2 tablespoon (8 ml) of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the kale and olive oil. Massage the oil gently into the kale for 1–2 minutes, or until the leaves have softened.
- Add the pine nuts, lemon juice, and avocado, then toss. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately.
NUTRITION FACTSPer serving (serves two):
- Calories: 286
- Protein: 6 grams
- Fat: 26 grams
- Carbs: 14 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
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