20 Low-Carb Keto Salad Recipes
Updated: Jan. 05, 2021
You need to incorporate these low-carb keto salad recipes into your diet! Not only are they keto-friendly, but they're tasty, too.
Flat Iron Steak Salad
321 calories, 25g fat, 7g carb, 18g proteinMy steak keto salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes, but you can customize it to suit your tastes. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Try some of these keto snack bars, too.
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
280 calories, 25g fat, 5g carb, 10g proteinMy spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It’s quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. —Sandy Davis, Phoenix, Arizona
Blackened Pork Caesar Salad
458 calories, 31g fat, 8g carb, 36g proteinWhen I cook, the goal is to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This Caesar with pork has fantastic flavor even when the meat is chilled. —Penny Hedges, Dewdney, British Columbia
Tarragon Tuna Salad
151 calories, 7g fat, 4g carb, 17g proteinIt’s surprising how a few herbs can brighten up tuna salad. Made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, this version gets its zip from mustard. It makes a terrific light lunch or Sunday brunch dish. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California
Denver Omelet Salad
229 calories, 14g fat, 7g carb, 20g proteinI love this keto-friendly recipe—it’s not your typical breakfast, but it has all the right elements: easy, healthy and fast. Turn your favorite omelet ingredients into a morning salad! —Pauline Custer, Duluth, Minnesota
Bacon Chicken Chopped Salad
348 calories, 22g fat, 6g carb, 35g proteinHere’s one of many reasons we love tomato season. Chopped salads are so simple and such a fantastic way to eat fresh. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
313 calories, 28g fat, 6g carb, 8g proteinA wedge salad gets the creamy treatment when topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or make it a dip for Buffalo wings. —Jenn Smith, East Providence, Rhode Island
This Mexican shrimp cocktail’s bright, fresh flavors and colors entice even my little ones. I like to serve it alongside a scoop of lime-cilantro rice for a light meal. —Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas
If you love the flavors of the Southwest—cumin, chili powder, a little cayenne heat—this versatile recipe for grilled chicken with fresh red and green peppers gives you something more. Discover a spicy homemade salad dressing that keeps well in the refrigerator, for those days when you’re running late and just want a salad, or an unexpected picnic pops up. —Therese Anderson, Pine City, Minnesota
BLT Chicken Salad
281 calories, 19g fat, 5g carb, 23g proteinFeaturing all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this ketogenic salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. —Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina
Mixed Greens with Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette
169 calories, 17g fat, 5g carb, 2g proteinEvery forkful of this spectacular salad has a crunch from walnuts, a burst of flavor from pomegranate seeds and a smooth finish from the simple champagne vinaigrette. —Ray Uyeda, Mountain View, California
Chicken Nicoise Salad
289 calories, 18g fat, 9g carb, 24g proteinThis keto salad makes it easy to eat what’s good for you. It’s versatile, so you can use asparagus in place of green beans and salmon instead of tuna, or add garden tomatoes. And if you follow the keto diet, you’ll be happy to know this is a keto chicken salad. —Nick Monfre, Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Strawberry Kale Salad
231 calories, 19g fat, 8g carb, 8g proteinThis fresh, zingy salad is super easy and always a crowd-pleaser! The sliced strawberries and fresh mint give it an extra summery feel, and crumbled bacon and toasted almonds add the perfect amount of crunch. —Luanne Asta, East Hampton, New York
Sesame Beef & Asparagus Salad
160 calories, 7g fat, 5g carb, 19g proteinCooking is one of my favorite hobbies—especially when it comes to experimenting with fresh ingredients like these. This meaty salad is wonderful at the start of asparagus season. —Tamara Steeb, Issaquah, Washington
Avocado Turkey Salad
225 calories, 17g fat, 4g carb, 16g proteinGrape tomatoes and avocado chunks add pretty color and fresh flavor to this main-dish salad. In a pinch, substitute half-and half or milk for the whipping cream, adding a teaspoon at a time until you get the desired consistency. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Grilled Steak and Mushroom Salad
299 calories, 20g fat, 6g carb, 25g proteinMy husband loves this, especially during summertime. He says he feels like he’s eating a healthy salad and getting his steak, too! I always serve it with some homemade bread. —Julie Cashion, Sanford, Florida
BLT Turkey Salad
294 calories, 19g fat, 7g carb, 23g proteinThis variation of a BLT salad goes great with a side of garlic bread or garlic toast, and will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. —Sherry Conley, Noel Hants County, Nova Scotia
Sausage Cobb Salad Lettuce Wraps
433 calories, 38g fat, 7g carb, 15g proteinI substituted sausage for the bacon to make a lettuce roll-up your family and friends will adore. It’s flavorful, crunchy and pretty on the plate. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
My Favorite Avocado Salad
130 calories, 12g fat, 7g carb, 2g proteinTangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this keto-friendly avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. —Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas
Shrimp Scampi Spinach Salad
201 calories, 10g fat, 6g carb, 21g proteinMy husband and I really enjoy both shrimp scampi and fresh spinach salad, so I put the two together. My oldest son loves it, too, and he’s only 3! —Jamie Porter, Garnett, Kansas
