17 Hearty Keto Salads That Won't Make You Feel Like You're On A Diet
Go beyond that boring kale salad.
Salads don't have to be synonymous with boring diet food. Because the keto diet skimps on carbs, salads are the ideal dish for packing on the protein and staying on the ketogenic course. From egg to cobb, these keto-friendly salads are the perfect side, main, lunch or dinner for all your diet needs.
Looking for some keto-friendly desserts? Look no further!
Keto Egg Salad
Classic egg salad is usually keto-friendly as it is. But because fat=good, we added an extra creamy, but healthy element: avocado!
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Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken salad—filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado—is the healthy keto recipe everyone NEEDS.
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Cobb Egg Salad
Add bacon, blue cheese, and avocado and you've got a lunch that you'll be dreaming about for days.
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Loaded Cauliflower Salad
Yes, you can have bacon on the keto diet.
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Shrimpo de Gallo
Think seafood salsa you can eat by the spoonful. You won't be able to partake in the tortilla chips for dipping, but our keto-friendly avocado chips make a great substitute.
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Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados
Crunchy, creamy chicken salad turns these avos into a protein-packed meal.
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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad
Making a Brussels sprouts salad sounds intimidating, but it doesn't actually require much prep. Tossed with a combo of toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan, and pomegranate seeds, it's perfect for the keto diet!
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Shrimp Salad
Packed with protein and good fats, this creamy shrimp winner is the perfect summer salad for your keto diet. You won't even have to skip the carbs for serving if you make our keto bread recipe.
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Greek Salad
This traditional Greek salad is made with lots of low-carb ingredients and creamy feta, making it an ideal keto meal.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
The combination of sweet strawberries, herb chicken, creamy goat cheese, and spicy red onions make you forget the fact that you're eating salad.
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Caprese Salad
So fresh, so easy, so perfect for feeling indulgent without breaking ketogenisis—just don't go overboard on the tomatoes.
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Arugula Salad
As your elementary school math teacher taught you, keep it simple, stupid.
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Grilled Chicken Wedge Salad
There's just something about a giant wedge salad that pulls at our heart strings, especially when it follows our diet guidelines to a T.
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Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad
This easy cucumber salad recipe is a fast and fresh side dish with a bit of a kick. Make it heartier by topping it with a protein like grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp.
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Antipasto Salad with Grilled Chicken & Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
Pro tip: Pesto is a perfect big-batch sauce that makes a fabulous dressing, but also pairs well with a bunch of other keto-friendly meals.
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Greek Salmon Salad with Tahini Yogurt Dressing
The good fats from the yogurt in the tahini and salmon plus the low-carb veggies will keep you nice and full.
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