15 Keto Salad Ideas for Healthy Eating

On the mission to lose weight? Keto is the most popular diet nowadays. Ketogenic meals are a very low-carb, high-fat eating method with healthy fats and high protein.

People may misinterpret Keto as a boring diet because it offers few food options, or they fear omitting their favorite foods.

You can make unlimited healthy salads using fruits, meats, seafood, herbs, and spices. Want to know how? Keep reading this article.

I am always looking to introduce healthy and delicious recipes for keto lovers. Here, I have gathered a list of 15 Keto Salad Recipes perfect to make ahead for picnics, cookouts, lunch, dinners, or enjoyed as side dishes.

1- Rainbow Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

This rainbow salad is rightly named because it is loaded with the vibrant colors of the rainbow and bursting with the flavors of healthy vegetables.

The rainbow salad with lemon vinaigrette, full of vitamins and nutrients, is a perfect meal for keto lovers.

Want something more? Enjoy this rainbow-inspired light and bright vegetarian meal by adding fresh flavors from other salad ingredients and fresh herbs.

Per Serving

• Calories: 32kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 7g 
• Protein: 1g 
• Fat: 1g

2- Hearts of Palm Salad

Are you busy today, or don’t want to cook anything? This recipe is a go-to option for busy days when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. 

The Hearts of Palm Salad Recipe packs crisp hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, and arugula.

The fresh avocado dressing with creamy goodness makes a refreshing, light, and simple keto salad, providing a velveteen cushion flavor with every bite.

Per Serving

• Calories: 272
• Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
• Protein: 5.1 g
• Fat: 23.8 g

3- Tabbouleh salad

Taboule is gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, and low in carbs, infusing fresh parsley and herb salad.

Want several variations? Serve it as a side salad or bulk it out with crumbled feta, avocado, vegetables, or protein. Red wine vinegar, hemp seed oil, or avocado oil are great dressings.

Per Serving

• Calories: 177kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 5g 
• Protein: 7g  
• Fat: 15g

4 Caprese salad

Want low-carb, high-fat salad with a modern twist? This Caprese Salad Keto is a simple low-carbohydrate Italian dish, perfect for someone on a Keto or low-carb diet.

The fresher the tomatoes, the better their taste. To increase their flavor, pick smaller tomatoes. Garnish the top of the salad with basil.

Per Serving

• Calories: 161kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 10g 
• Protein: 7g 
• Fat: 10g

5- COBB SALAD

Imagine grilled chicken, smoked bacon, hard-boiled eggs, red onions, avocado, sun-ripened tomatoes, and gorgonzola cheese in a bowl. YES, here it is.

This delicious, keto-friendly Cobb Salad includes all these ingredients with homemade avocado ranch dressing.

Short on time? Hard-boil the eggs, cook the bacon, and mix the homemade ranch dressing in advance to save time during lunch.

Per Serving

• Calories: 998kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 30g 
• Protein: 47g 
• Fat: 78g

6- Salpicón de Res

I always love to prepare this keto-friendly Salpicón de Res salad, which is popular throughout Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, and the rest of Latin America.

Loaded with tender beef, chopped radish, tomato, and mint with lime juice, it makes a delicious game-day food, party appetizer, or side dish.

Want something different? You can vary the proportions of radishes, mint, and cilantro according to taste.

Per Serving

• Calories: 341kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 12g 
• Protein: 35g 
• Fat: 17g

7- Easy Keto Egg Salad Recipe

Just four simple ingredients are needed to prepare this easy Keto Egg Salad recipe, and there you go.

I mention a few delicious serving options for its presentation, including lettuce wraps, keto chaffles, or cauliflower waffles.

This classic egg salad is a low-carb and nutritious recipe that will please everyone, including keto followers.

Do you worry about its storage? Egg salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about three days.

Per Serving

• Calories: 191kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 1g 
• Protein: 8g 
• Fat: 17g 

8- Columbia 1905 Salad Recipe

Make this hearty chef’s Columbia 1905 Salad with a zesty garlic vinaigrette dressing recipe at home. I bet you will never want to go to restaurants again.

This salad features fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce, julienne baked ham and Swiss cheese, juicy tomatoes, salty green olives, and grated Romano cheese. End it by tossing everything with a tangy olive oil and vinegar dressing.

Per Serving

• Calories: 378kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 7g 
• Protein: 12g 
• Fat: 34g

9- GREEK SALAD

It is July, and summer is rolling around with full blast, as are the vegetable gardens. Why not eat these gorgeous, plump veggies at every single opportunity?

This easy Greek Salad features summer vegetables, like cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and flavor-packed sardines, with a little olive oil-based dressing.

Never mind drizzling a quick and delicious vinaigrette before serving.

Per Serving

• Calories: 264kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 9g 
• Protein: 9g
• Fat: 22g

10- Lupini Bean Salad

Lupini Bean salad is flavorful, nutritious, high-protein, packed with colorful veggies, and incredibly satisfying. What else do you want to love?

This low-carb, keto-friendly bean salad features a mix of Middle Eastern Balela salad flavors.

If you want some add-ons, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, chopped Persian cucumbers, spring onions, and fresh basil are healthy alternatives.

Per Serving

• Calories: 194kcal
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 11g

11- SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Are you bored with traditional salads? This simple and easy spicy Asian cucumber salad recipe is for you. Take 15 minutes to enjoy all the flavors—sweet, tangy, salty, and savory.

This easy recipe is really easy. A bit of chopping, whisking a dressing, tossing it together, and there you go!

Want a full meal? Pair this Asian-inspired salad with steak, grilled chicken, or burgers to enjoy the perfect keto-friendly dinner.

• Calories: 101kcal
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 8g

12- CUCUMBER SHRIMP SALAD

Cucumber Shrimp Salad with protein-rich ingredients is no less than a boon for keto lovers. This cool & creamy salad includes plump, juicy shrimp, and crisp cucumbers added to creamy dill dressing.

Freshly squeezed lemon offers the perfect citrus punch to this refreshing and chilled seafood salad. Are you a shrimp lover? Why not try this recipe for lunch or a side dish? 

Per Serving

• Calories: 240
• Carbohydrates: 8.2g
• Protein: 27.4g
• Fat: 10.5g

13- SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

This easy Asian Spicy Cucumber Salad is a spin on one of my favorite restaurant dishes. The recipe perfectly balances heat, salt, acid, and sweetness.

The salad is gluten-free and a keto-friendly snack or side. I love to team it as a “salsa” on top of hot dishes or rice bowls to add freshness. Try it with your favorite dish.

Per Serving

• Calories: 52kcal  
• Carbohydrates: 6g 
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 2g

14- LETTUCE-FREE KETO COBB SALAD

If you’re tired of lettuce, try this appealing Lettuce-Free Keto Cobb Salad. It has all the tasty Cobb salad ingredients you love, and it’s a perfect main dish salad for any time of year!

You can omit or add different ingredients even if you’re not following that keto diet. Swap feta or Cotija Cheese instead of blue cheese, and switch out the chopped chicken for turkey or bacon for chopped salami. 

Per Serving

• Calories 686
• Carbohydrates 12g
• Protein 44g
• Fat 52g

15- SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Want a nice dinner without much fuss? Try this Salmon and Asparagus Salad with roasted salmon and asparagus arranged on greens.

Feeling for more? Drizzle a little more dressing over the fish and serve immediately with fresh ground black pepper.

This salmon salad is a perfect, easy sheet-pan meal for a great low-carb or Keto lunch or light dinner. 

Per Serving

• Calories 1002
• Carbohydrates 11g
• Protein 68g
• Fat 77g