Salads are a fantastic way to celebrate spring! They showcase in-season produce with vibrant colors and taste incredibly fresh, flavorful, and earthy! This delicious spring salad has protein and nutritional benefits to help you stay on your keto course!
The Keto spring salad is a favorite here in our house! It’s a breeze to make and needs no dressing! The fruity, nutty flavor and mixed power greens are perfect for serving at picnics or as a complete meal!
Benefits of a Powerful Keto Salad
Power Greens
Spinach is packed with folate, Iron, and Magnesium and is perfect for energy metabolism and diabetes management. On the other hand, kale is an excellent Fiber and Potassium source, helping digestion and heart function. Finally, arugula and collard greens are great for the immune system and bone health.
Spinach, kale, arugula, and collard greens are all synonyms with power-healthy greens! While they are all awesome, feel free to use whatever you have on hand! Any greens you love will also work and constitute your salad’s base.
The One and Only Avocado!
The unique and super-powerful avocado is this salad’s hero! They are rich, flavorful, and contain more potassium than bananas! And, while most fruits are rich in carbs, avocados make an excellent source of healthy fats. Not only does this fruit lower cholesterol levels, but it’s also heart-healthy, weight-loss friendly, and an incredible yummy addition to any diet!
English Cucumbers
These European cucumbers are one of my favorite veggies! They’re crunchy, seedless, and sweeter than the common cucumber! Because they’re low in calories and high in water and several vitamins, I usually snack on them alone! There is no need to peel these gems; just cut and toss them into your salad, and you’re ready!
Optional Healthy Additions!
Grilled chicken breast or steak slices will add more protein to your salad. As vegetarian and vegan options, respectively, use a couple of boiled eggs or tofu instead.
I love to mix fruity and nutty flavors in my salads. So, I picked grapes, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. You may use raisins, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or your favorite salad toppings; they all taste great!
Bon appétit!
Keto Spring Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed power greens (spinach, arugula, kale, collard greens, or a mix of your favorite greens)
- 1 cup English cucumbers
- 5 sliced grapes
- 1 sliced avocado
- some grilled steak slices (use two boiled eggs for vegetarians, tofu for vegans, or skip)
Toppings
- 2 Tbsp chopped pecans
- 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Grill your steak(s) and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Use the power greens as the base of your salad.
- Add avocado slices, English cucumbers, steak slices, and grapes.
- Top your salad off with chopped pecans, pumpkin seeds (or your favorite nuts and seeds). Enjoy!
Notes
Stay on your Keto course and enjoy this Moroccan Berber Tagine!
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