Keto Greek Salad with Feta and Mixed Greens
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When I make salads, I tend to add a large variety of ingredients to them because plain green salads are a little boring to me. Also, if you’re making a salad as a meal – you need to bulk it up with things that are healthy but will still keep you full! This keto greek salad with feta is one of my typical lunches or light dinners. It also works really well as a side in a bigger spread, but is hearty enough to keep you full for a long time!
I absolutely love the different textures and flavors in this salad. Every bite has a little something different, which keeps it interesting!
For a dressing, I just make a super simple vinaigrette with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. The salad itself is so flavorful and fresh that you don’t need much in terms of a dressing.
This is a great dish to bring to a potluck or picnic – I used it during the holidays and it was a hit!
Tools and Equipment You’ll Need for This Recipe
- Cutting Board
- Chopping Knife
- A great salad bowl. I have this one and I love it!
- Easy to use salad tongs. Great for tossing and serving.
How to Make Keto Greek Salad – Step by Step
Step 1: Make your dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic, garlic, salt & pepper. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large salad bowl, add the greens first, and then top with the rest of the veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, onion). Then add the cheese, cranberries and almonds.
Step 3: Toss with the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper as needed.
What makes this Keto Greek Salad healthy?
- Low Carb: This salad is low carb with 11 grams of net carbs. To further reduce the carb count you can take out the dried cranberries.
- Low Calorie: One serving of this salad has only 171 calories with the dressing included. That’s a hearty and filling salad for under 200 calories!
- Dark Leafy Greens: It is recommended that you consume dark leafy greens everyday due to their nutrient dense profile. Leafy greens provide fiber, folate, carotenoids, vitamins C and K, as well as iron calcium and antioxidants.
- High in Fiber: Veggies are naturally high in fiber which aids in digestion and helps you feel full while consuming less.
Will kids enjoy this Keto Greek Salad?
This salad is pretty kid friendly. You may just have to cut up the veggies and greens into smaller bites – similar to a chopped salad.
What makes this Greek Salad Keto-friendly?
This salad is low in carbs, and all of the carbs from this salad come directly from the vegetables and greens. There are no grains, or starchy carbs in this salad.
What do you serve with Keto Greek Salad?
This is also a great dish to bring to a potluck or picnic – I used it during the holidays and it was a hit!
How long does this salad last?
This salad will keep for 3 days in the fridge when dressed, about 5 days if you keep the dressing on the side.
Top Tips for Making Keto Greek Salad
- Thoroughly wash and dry the greens.
- Use a blend of leafy greens. I like a mix of spinach, baby kale, arugula, and baby lettuce. If you don’t have a blend of greens you can use any salad greens you like or have on hand!
- Peel cucumbers prior to adding them to the salad. If you are using English cucumbers you won’t have to peel them.
- Use red onion for added color.
- Seed the tomatoes before adding them to the salad (otherwise your salad will get watery)
- Slice the red peppers into thin slices.
- If you don’t have feta, you can use goat cheese or any other cheese you like.
Check Out these Other healthy salad recipes!
- Apple Walnut Salad with Dates and Brie
- Arugula Corn Salad with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
- Chickpea Tomato and Feta Salad
- Beetroot And Feta Salad
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Keto Greek Salad with Feta
This refreshing Keto Greek Salad is the perfect side dish for a potluck or picnic, but it can also be eaten as an entree for a light lunch or dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 2 6oz bags Mixed Greens (e.g. baby spinach, baby kale, arugula, baby lettuces)
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin slices or diced
- 1/2 english cucumber cut into thin slices and halved
- 3 Roma Tomatoes quartered and diced
- 2 tbsp sliced, toasted almonds
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (more to taste)
Instructions
- Make your dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic, garlic, salt & pepper. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, add the greens first, and then top with the rest of the veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, onion). Then add the cheese, cranberries and almonds.
- Toss with the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Top Tips for Making Keto Greek Salad
- Thoroughly wash and dry the greens.
- Use a blend of leafy greens. I like a mix of spinach, baby kale, arugula, and baby lettuce. If you don’t have a blend of greens you can use any salad greens you like or have on hand!
- Peel cucumbers prior to adding them to the salad. If you are using English cucumbers you won’t have to peel them.
- Use red onion for added color.
- Seed the tomatoes before adding them to the salad (otherwise your salad will get watery)
- Slice the red peppers into thin slices.
- If you don’t have feta, you can use goat cheese or any other cheese you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1398IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
We actually make this in our café for Keto folks and everyone else. So healthy and so pretty too!! Everyone loves it!
That’s so great to hear! Thanks for letting me know Renee!
I LOVE a good Greek salad and have all the ingredients in my fridge right now! You just delivered dinner! Thanks kindly, ma’am!
Hooray! I’m sure you will love this recipe Kiki!
I’ve never been a big lettuce person, I prefer all of the other goodies. This salad looks sooo good and right up my alley. Thanks for sharing!
Haha I’m the same way!! I only like lettuce in salad if it’s chopped up and other things are added to it – much more interesting that way!
This looks so fresh and vibrant! Can’t wait to tuck into the recipe 🙂
Yay! Thanks Chris – enjoy!
What a pretty and colorful salad. It’s really pleasing to the eyes. And the kiddies gobbled them all up too!
That’s awesome!! I’m so happy to hear you all liked it Anita!
Now this is the salad to make when you are craving something healthy and delicious. Great recipe!
Definitely! And it works perfectly for an easy pre-made lunch too!
Definitely adding this to my recipe list. Thanks for sharing!
Hooray! Enjoy!
I love how many elements are in this salad! It sounds delicious, and it is so pretty too.
Thanks so much!! This is one of our favorites!
This salad looks absolutely delicious and so refreshing! I love Greek salads!
Me too! 🙂 All of the ingredients in this recipe make it really fun to eat!
I love, love Greek salad with dried cranberries. I’m glad you wrote this because I usually make my own but will steal this!
Yay!! You’ll love this recipe Nate!
Thank you for sharing this looks so fresh and delicious. I cant wait to make
Of course!! Enjoy!
This looks delicious, and is making me hungry!
Haha hooray! You definitely have to make this recipe asap!
I am fan of eating freshly salad and this one looks really good and tasty. I am so excited to try this recipe at home.
Awesome!! I’m sure you’ll love this recipe Catherine!
I love greek salads and eat them all the time! I like the idea of adding in the cranberries, I’ll give it a try!!
Yay! Can’t wait for you to try this recipe Angela! 🙂
I love love love Greek Salad and your version looks delicious!
Yay!! Thank you so much! 🙂
My husband loves feta and salads are perfect for the summer x
Yay!! I’m sure you both will love this salad then! 🙂
This looks like the absolute PERFECT summer salad. Can’t wait to make this recipe and enjoy it with a glass of wine on the patio.
Thank you so much!! It pairs really well with a glass of wine thanks to the feta and fresh greens! 🙂 Enjoy!
Hm, I’ve never seen a Greek salad with dried cranberries, but honestly I’d prefer that to olives. (I’ve never been a fan of olives!)
Yay! I thought I’d switch it up — I actually like olives, but wanted something a little less briny for this salad!
The pic looks amazing! I’m getting hungry already. I am going to have to try this recipe sometime. Thanks
No problem! 🙂 Let me know how it turns out for you!