Keto Christmas Salad

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This Keto Christmas Salad is a tasty dish, and we can make this salad for the Christmas festival. It is the ideal salad for the holiday table. This salad is low in carbs, and it is perfectly flavorful and healthy. This salad is full of walnuts, goat cheese, greens, and vinaigrette. This Christmas salad looks as pretty as it is tasty, with a dash of red bell pepper, which adds a bright splash of color. We can consume this Keto Christmas Salad as a light lunch or also serve it as a great side dish. We use the fresh veggies to keep it refreshing, and the roasted almonds and creamy avocado to obtain the healthy fats. This Christmas salad is the ideal way to indulge in a healthy, guilt-free Christmas treat without sacrificing taste.

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STATS:

  • Prep Time: Twenty mins
  • Cook Time: Nil
  • Total Time: Twenty minutes
  • Cuisine: American / Holiday
  • Course: Salad / Side
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Jar
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Black pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
  • ½ small red onion
  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ avocado
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Two tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • One teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

LETTUCE:

  • We can combine romaine, spinach, and arugula for a range of flavors and textures and it should be fresh and crisp.

BELL PEPPER:

  • We can try using chopped red bell pepper for a tighter keto option or you can also use the pomegranate.

PECANS/WALNUTS:

  • Pecans or walnuts offer crunch and good fats. We can lightly toast them for added taste and texture.

FETA OR GOAT CHEESE:

  • It gives the tangy, indulgent & creamy texture. We have to select feta for a saltier bite or goat cheese for a softer taste.

RED ONIONS:

  • Red onion adds a subtle acridness that balances the crunchy and creamy components. We can also soak in cold water for ten minutes can lessen pungency.

CUCUMBER:

  • Cucumber is low in carbohydrates and it adds a cool crunch. We can peel the cucumbers for a soft taste.

AVOCADOS:

  • Avocado offers monounsaturated fats that are good for you and a creamy texture. We have to add the avocadoes right before serving to avoid browning.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We have to use extra virgin olive oil for maximum flavor & health benefits.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR & DIJON MUSTARD:

  • We can add apple cider vinegar &Dijon mustard and it makes a tart, sugar-free, keto-friendly dressing.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can add the cucumber, red onion, avocado, almonds, cheese, & salad greens in a big bowl.
  2. You can mix the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, olive oil, & pepper in a separate bowl.
  3. We would pour the dressing in the salad softly mix with the spatula to coat the salad.
  4. We can sprinkle the red pepper or pomegranate seeds over the salad to make it look like a festive salad.
  5. Serve the Keto Christmas Salad right away or refrigerate till the salad is ready to serve.

TIPS:

  • We can add grilled turkey or chicken for a full meal.
  • You can use raspberry vinaigrette without any added sugar for a fruity twist.
  • We should have to add the avocado right before serving to avoid it browning.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You would save the Christmas salad without the dressing in the airtight box and store the salad for two days.

FREEZER:

  • This Christmas salad is not able to get stored otherwise the dressing will get split.

FAQs:

Is this Christmas salad had low carbs content?

  • Yes, this Christmas salad had reduced carbs and they only included of 4g of net carbs per portion of this Christmas salad.

Can I use the other nuts in this Christmas salad?

  • Yes, we can use the other nuts in this Christmas salad like almonds or Macadamia nuts.

Will we store this Christmas salad?

  • Yes, we can store this Christmas salad in a sealed container in the fridge for 2 days but we cannot have to store this Christmas salad in the freezer because the texture of the salad will get ruined.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 180 kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 220mg
Potassium: 400mg
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 1500 IU