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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 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Balsamic vinaigrette
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add all arugula salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. Before serving, quickly mix the vinaigrette (if it separated) and drizzle on top of the salad, then toss to combine.

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: 4Serving

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.