This Keto Italian Veggie Salad is ideal for anyone on a low-carb or ketogenic diet a healthful, light, and refreshing dish. This veggie salad is prepared with a combination of vibrant, fresh veggies, which include sweet, crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, salty black olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes. This salad is full of Mediterranean tastes, garnished with crumbles of feta cheese and drizzled with a zesty olive oil & red wine vinegar dressing. This Keto Italian Veggie Salad just takes ten minutes to prepare, which makes this salad a perfect light lunch or side dish. You may also add grilled meat like chicken, beef, shrimp, or other keto-friendly vegetables according to your taste. This salad is naturally low in carbs, loaded with healthy fats, dairy-rich, & gluten-free.
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STATS:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Prep time: Ten mins
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Course: Lunch
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Serving: 4 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onions
- ½ bell pepper
- ¼ cup black olives
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- One tbsp. red wine vinegar
- One tsp. garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh basil leaves
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Take a large mixing bowl and add the diced cucumber, black olives, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, bell pepper, & halved cherry tomatoes.
- Then we can grab a small bowl and add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper powder, garlic, salt, and dried oregano.
- We can taste this salad and modify the seasoning if required.
- Drizzle the dressing on the salad & carefully mix till the dressing coats every vegetable.
- Add fresh basil leaves to garnish the salad for additional taste & color and serve right away.
TIPS:
- You may add grilled chicken, a boiled egg, or shrimp for the additional boost to make it a more substantial meal.
- We can easily use the fresh oregano or basil in replacement of dry herbs to make this salad more aromatic.
- You would also add additional low-carb vegetables, like as avocado or zucchini.
- We may also include an additional teaspoon of Dijon mustard in the dressing for a little acidity.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put this Italian Veggie Salad in the seal container and store this salad for 2 to 3 days; we should have to keep the salad and dressing separately when we store the salad and mix when we are ready to consume.
FREEZER:
- We should not have to freeze this Italian Veggie Salad because the vegetables will become mushy and it will ruin its taste & texture.
FAQs:
Is this Italian Veggie Salad low in carbs and calories?
- Yes, this Italian Veggie Salad is low in calories as well as in carbs because this salad is only comprised of 7g carbs, 4g net carbs, 150 kcal, 3g fiber, and 4g proteins is present in per serving of this salad.
Will we store this Italian Veggie Salad?
- It is best to consume the fresh salad but if you plan to store this Italian Veggie Salad then put the salad & dressing in separate containers and store this salad for 2 to 3 days maximum but not freeze this Italian Veggie Salad because the vegetables will get mushy and the taste & texture will get ruin.
Can I utilize any other variety of cheese to make this Italian Veggie Salad?
- Yes you can easily use the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, goat cheese, or Gouda as a substitute of feta cheese to prepare this Italian Veggie Salad.
Is this Italian Veggie Salad grain-free & gluten-free?
- Yes, this Italian Veggie Salad is completely grain-free & gluten-free naturally.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 150 kcal
Potassium: 350mg
Net carbs: 4g
Iron: 1.5mg
Total Carbs: 7g
Vitamin A: 300 IU
Fiber: 3g
Calcium: 80mg
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 300mg
Serving size: 1 cup
