4.9 from 27 votes
Keto Arugula Salad And Balsamic Vinaigrette
This fresh and colorful low-carb arugula salad is crunchy without croutons, so also gluten-free! Enjoy with a wonderful, sweet and tangy keto balsamic vinegar dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
258 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Arugula salad
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, small
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced, medium
- 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds pepitas
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Balsamic vinaigrette
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste, fine
- 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper adjust to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Add all arugula salad ingredients to a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, add all the vinaigrette ingredients and whisk until fully blended. You can also add them all to a mason jar, close the lid and shake vigorously.
- Before serving, quickly mix the vinaigrette (if it separated) and drizzle on top of the salad, then toss to combine.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Recipe makes 2 large salads or 4 side salads.
- See post for tips on choosing the right balsamic vinegar and how to store the salad to keep it fresh.
- Nutritional information shows the salad plus vinaigrette. If you want to add a different dressing, the nutrition for one serving of the salad only is: Calories: 97 Total Fat: 6.7 grams Carbohydrates: 5 grams Fiber: 1.9 grams Sugar: 2.8 grams Protein: 4.2 grams Net Carbs: 3.2 grams
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Net Carbohydrates
5.5g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 5.5g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.