Looking for the best low carb salads and other easy keto salad recipes to fuel your daily grind or your last-minute get-together? Well, say no more. I’ve gone ahead and searched for the keto salad recipes of your dreams. Here are 20 delicious salads the internet has to offer!!
What does low carb mean and what are its benefits?
People who follow the Low Carb Diet limit their intake of carbohydrates and replaces it with foods that have higher protein and fat content in order to reach a metabolic process called, “Ketosis.”
Ketosis, if you didn’t know yet, is when your body runs on fat instead of carbohydrates. So, while on this type of diet, you’ll want to be sure to track your macros and avoid high carb foods like grains, root crops, sweets, as well as processed meats.
Making the switch to a ketogenic or low carb diet actually has several benefits including weight loss, normalized glucose, and blood pressure levels.
Word of caution though, it is always best to consult your doctor or dietitian before making sudden lifestyle and dietary changes. You’ll want to make sure that you’ve done your share of research and understand the pros and cons of following this specialized diet. Doing so will help ease your body into the diet safely.
Low Carb Diet VS Keto Diet: What’s The Difference Between The Two?
Low Carb and Keto both do away with high intake of carbohydrates.
However, going low carb only induces the body to have a minor ketosis effect because unlike keto, it has a higher carbohydrate budget of 75-150g of net carbs per day.
Keto, on the other hand, has a stricter macronutrient ratio which normally ranges between:
- 5-10% carbs
- 15-25% protein
- 65-80% fat
Keto Salad Recipes: Easy and Nutrient-rich Meals Perfect For A Healthy Lifestyle!
Since both the low-carb and keto diet have, ultimately, the same goal of reducing carbs in the daily food regimen, most of these keto and low carb salad recipe ideas can be incorporated into your weekly meal plans without all the hullabaloo.
1.) Low-Carb Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced
A burst of flavors from the feta cheese, olive oil, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers in a jar is a little taste of Greece at your fingertips. And the best part? It’s super easy to prepare and is guilt-free low carb salad recipe perfect as a quick snack or light meal.
2.) BLT Avocado Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Dr. Davinah’s Eats
All of the flavors of a BLT sandwich in salad form. Includes avocado and homemade ranch dressing recipe to amplify flavor and creaminess. This is truly one of the best keto salad recipes out there!!
3.) Zucchini Noodle “Pasta” Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Keto Cooking Christian
Traditional pasta salad turned keto-friendly! The spiralized zucchini replaces your usual carb-heavy pasta in this low-carb salad version. What’s more, is that it’s delightfully refreshing and loaded with flavor without kicking you out of ketosis!
4.) Low-Carb Buffalo Chicken Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Step Away From The Carbs
This spicy buffalo chicken salad contains all your favorite buffalo flavors! If you’re looking for a low carb, keto, and gluten-free salad recipe, then this might be something you’d enjoy.
5.) Keto Potato Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Ketogasm
All the yummy goodness of a potato salad with minimal carbs!! This keto salad recipe uses turnips instead of potatoes which dramatically lowers the carb count. Perfect for keto dieters and those of us who love potato salad!
6.) Warm Bacon And Egg Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced
Oh, I just love this recipe!! It’s pretty much a breakfast salad (bacon and eggs.. YAY!), and really, who can go wrong with breakfast anything? This low-carb salad recipe is made with a mix of crisp lettuce, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and some crispy bacon. The light dressing wraps it all together beautifully. Nothing like a perfect keto salad to fuel your day!
7.) Caprese Chicken Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Yellow Glass Dish
Wrap this keto Caprese chicken salad in a lettuce wrap or on some fluffy low carb bread! Yum, yum. I’m not drooling… you are!!
8.) Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Simply So Healthy
Put an autumn masterpiece on your table with this Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Salad. Tender pieces of roasted pumpkin add a touch of sweetness to this salad.
9.) Mexican Shrimp Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Step Away From The Carbs
This Mexican Shrimp Salad is a wonderful blend of flavors! Serve it as a low carb and keto appetizer or for lunch… or dinner, we won’t judge.
10.) Keto Cobb Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Diabetes Strong
This high fat, low carb Keto Cobb Salad is an easy-to-make keto salad recipe that is full of flavor. Each serving contains only 6 grams of net carbs! Can’t go wrong with a classic salad recipe.
11.) Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced
Add a dash of Mexican flair and personality into your usual chicken salad recipe by adding some jalapeños into the mix with this easy-to-make keto salad recipe. If you’re not a fan of too much heat, then feel free to adjust the amount of peppers to suit your taste!
12.) Creamy Radish and Cucumber Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Resolution Eats
The right salad dressing can turn common cucumbers and radishes into a thing of beauty. Just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean it can’t be yummy!
13.) Cauliflower “Faux Tato” Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of whole new mom
Here is a fabulous recipe for cauliflower potato salad that is guaranteed to please and has even been known to fool some potato salad lovers into thinking it’s the real deal! Go on, make it, this definitely will not disappoint.
14.) Easy Spinach Strawberry Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of All Natural Ideas
An Easy Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad that’s perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
P.S. It looks and tastes just as fancy!!
15.) Farmers Market Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Yellow Glass Dish
This vibrant keto salad recipe has the perfect mix of textures and is meat-free but you’re welcome to add meat! Plus, the lemon ranch dressing is mindblowing!
16.) Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced
A delectable and healthy twist to an American classic, this keto salad recipe is packed with flavors from the beef, cheese, bacon, cheese, and pickles. Never overwhelming, always comforting… and hits the right spot!!
17.) Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Stay Snatched
Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche Salad is the best, easy salad recipe filled with zesty lime, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and more. Looks like it’s going to go perfectly with some juicy steak! Yum, yum, yum!!
18.) Keto Taco Salad Supreme
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Dr. Davinah’s Eats
An easy, low-carb and keto-friendly option for Taco Supreme at home. Includes directions for making easy guacamole, pico de gallo, and no sugar added taco seasoning.
19.) Keto Loaded Cauliflower Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced
With a dash of spices, fresh spring onions, and cauliflowers, this is an easy-to-make keto and low carb salad recipe you can prep without too much fuss! Can’t beat that.
20.) Low-Carb Tabbouleh Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Low Carb No Carb
Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad is made with 2 beneficial ingredients that we all need to boost our health. Reap a fair amount of vitamins and minerals in just one bowl — seems like a fair trade to me!!
21.) Keto Egg Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Ketogasm
A quick and easy low carb egg salad with just 4 ingredients! Enjoy with your favorite keto bread or on top of fresh cucumbers or even pickles.
22.) Avocado Tuna Salad
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced
A delight to the senses, this avocado tuna salad is nutrient-dense and easy to make. Spruce it up with some fresh dill and lemon to bring another dimension to this creamy omega-3 loaded keto salad recipe.
23.) Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Photo & Recipe courtesy of Low Carb Maven
Spinach and Bacon bring a potent and satisfying one-two punch to your typical low-carb salad recipe. With straightforwardly healthy and flavorful ingredients, you’ll have to try hard to stop with just one bowl.
Looking for keto-friendly salad dressings to uplevel these salads?
Check out this recipe roundup for 30 of the best keto salad dressing recipes!
Zuzana says
So great to offer us so many choices. Perfect collection.