Keto Italian Chopped Salad
Keto Italian Chopped Salad Recipe – a low carb salad with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette and tons of vegetables. Paleo, Whole30 with adaptions, gluten free, grain free, dairy free with adaptions, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
Keto Italian Chopped Salad
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for more salad inspiration to enjoy for lunch. I’ve been working on this salad over the past week finding the perfect veggie combination, and have finally perfected this keto Italian chopped salad.
Packed with lots of veggies and tossed in my perfect keto balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
I like using a mix of romaine lettuce (for crunch) and arugula. Then top with tomato, bell pepper, yellow squash, avocado, red onion, mozzarella + pinenuts. The perfect combination of textures and flavors!
If you like, this would also be great with olives or jarred artichokes. I tried both and found it too briney which isn’t my favorite salad add on. Could also be great with pepperoncinis if you like those too!
Keto Italian Chopped Salad
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Italian Chopped Salad
- 1 cup sliced romaine lettuce, about 1/2 a head of romaine
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 5 grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 th of an orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 th of a yellow squash, sliced into half moons
- half an avocado
- few thin slices of red onion
- 6 ciliegine, mini mozzarella balls, quartered
- 3 tablespoons roasted pinenuts
Instructions
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- In the bottom of your salad bowl, add all the dressing ingredients. Whisk with a fork to combine. Taste for salt/vinegar/sweetness and adjust if necessary to suit your taste.
Italian Chopped Salad
- On top of the salad dressing in your salad bowl, add the romaine and arugula. Toss to combine. Top with the remainder of the salad ingredients. Toss and enjoy!
Notes
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6 Comments on “Keto Italian Chopped Salad”
I love this salad. It always hits the spot and my husband will ask for it. I do a deconstructed version on a charcuterie board for the kids with crackers.
Love this! The charcuterie board idea for the kids is brilliant! Thank you, Heidi!
Such a great salad!! I will always make my balsamic dressing from now on!!
I agree the balsamic dressing is the bomb Traci!
So yummy! You never disappoint!
So glad you liked my new salad Meghan! Thanks for your kind words!