Easy & Healthy Keto Greek Salad with Zesty Dressing
A vibrant and healthy Keto Greek Salad featuring crisp vegetables and savory feta, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a low-carb meal.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Blender
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 English cucumber sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2/3 cup yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 2/3 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 6 ounces feta cheese cubed
For the Zesty Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon keto-friendly sweetener (like monk fruit or allulose)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt Pinch of
- black pepper Pinch of
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, pitted Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and cubed feta cheese. Give it a gentle toss and set this vibrant mix aside.
- Prepare the light dressing: In a small blender (such as a bullet blender, mini chopper, or using an immersion blender), add all the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, keto-friendly sweetener, Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Blend until smooth: Process the dressing ingredients until they are perfectly smooth and well combined, creating a delicious vinaigrette.
- Dress and serve: Pour the freshly blended dressing over your colorful salad. Gently toss everything to ensure all the vegetables and feta are evenly coated with the flavorful vinaigrette.
- Chill or enjoy immediately: For the best crispness and flavor, you can chill the salad in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. Otherwise, it's absolutely ready to enjoy right away! Feel free to garnish with an extra sprinkle of dried oregano or fresh herbs like parsley or mint, and a few crumbled feta cubes, if you wish.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 323 kcal, Total Carbs: 5g, Net Carbs: 4g, Fats: 30g, Protein: 5g. Feel free to garnish with an extra sprinkle of dried oregano or fresh herbs like parsley or mint, and a few crumbled feta cubes, if you wish.
