A quick side dish or light lunch for a busy day is so easy to make with this recipe of Keto Greek Salad enriched with tangy Feta cheese, spiced with green chilies, made crunchy with crisp cucumbers, and juicy with tomatoes!
Keto Greek Salad is a Mediterranean Summer Salad that consists of sliced cucumber, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, bell peppers, olives, and feta cheese (generally as a topping). A gentle twist to the traditional Greek Salad, this Greek Cucumber Salad is made with guava instead of olives. This is a perfect way of including fresh fruits in the salad for picky eaters and at the same time.
I have always felt that having raw cucumbers or onions in a salad is not liked by all. But when you mix fresh veggies and give them a good toss with a hint of sweet and salty flavors, these blended flavors are indeed the best flavor for a fresh salad. If you are like me, you will find this salad super delicious!
Topped with crumbly feta and maple syrup, each component of this Low-carb Greek salad is made from scratch. If you are looking for a good keto diet food, you must try this Salad. For a complete meal, team this salad with a warm bowl of soup and garlic bread!
More Vegetarian Salads: Moroccan Chickpea Salad, Beet Feta Cheese Salad and Mango Avocado and Cucumber Salad.
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Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Cabbage- Cabbage adds crunchiness. I have used the local produce of Green cabbage. Feel free to use any cabbage that is local to your area or liked by you. We here in India, make sure to clean cabbage carefully. I peel off the layers with my hand first and keep them soaked in warm salty water to remove any worms or dirt.
- Cherry Tomato- The small and cute cherry tomatoes are this salad's heart. Though you may use any juicy tomatoes, cherry tomatoes make the salad look vibrant.
- Red Onion- Red onions work best. The white or pink onion works well. You may use shallots or spring onions too.
- Cucumber- The cucumber adds fiber and a mild sweet flavor depending upon the variety used. I have used the local ones in India. You may use English cucumbers as well as it has less or no seeds.
- Guava- Rich in Vitamin C, guava adds a sweet and pleasant taste to this salad. You may swap it with any other fruit as well.
- Bell pepper- Bell peppers add strong, bold, and peppery flavor. It balances the sweetness added by other ingredients. You may use green bell pepper or zucchini.
- Feta Cheese- Feta cheese adds a tangy and salty flavor to this Greek salad. It has high protein and low in fat. Make sure to add no or less salt over the salad, as feta cheese already has salt. You won't appreciate the too-salty flavor. you may use any cheese like goat cheese.
- Raw Mango-This is another variation to this salad. Adding fresh raw mango makes this salad refreshing with a hint of tart. You may swap it with fresh lemon juice.
- Green Chilly- Adding heat to salad is a unique thing and coming from India, my taste buds are well attuned to chilly. Feel free to reduce or skip it.
- Maple Syrup Maple syrup balances the savory, spicy, and tangy flavors. You may add honey too. If you like savory flavors, add Dijon mustard.
How To Make Keto Greek Salad
Step 1 Chop Veggies
Chop the veggies and guava in any shape you wish. They can be diced in small pieces or large chunks depending upon how you like them.
In a large bowl, place cabbage large pieces on the walls of the bowl.
Step 2 Assemble Chopped Veggies
Step 3 Season It
Add all the chopped veggies. Top it with feta cheese, and grated raw mango, and add black pepper, green chilies, red chili flakes, lemon juice, and maple syrup, and give them a good toss. Garnish with winter greens like coriander leaves or basil.
Step 4 Serve It
Serve this amazingly delicious Keto Greek Salad fresh!
Proteins are added to any salad to make you full for longer. Fiber makes the salad so bulky that you may have it as a lunch. You may also like Popular Vegetarian Salads that are quick and delicious:
Expert Tips
- Use of freshly chopped vegetables and fruits is highly recommended. That ensures the freshness of the salad.
- I avoid any leftovers. If you still have any, add them to an airtight container with a lid and refrigerate for about 2 days. Since the salad has maple syrup and tomatoes, there is a high chance that it may be runny if stored for long and have no crunchy texture thereafter.
Storing Suggestions
The salad shall be ideally consumed fresh as leftover salad may be too runny or not crunchy. For leftovers, you may keep them in a dry container with a lid in the refrigerator for about a day.
To make it ahead of time, chop everything and store them in separate containers with a lid. Assemble and garnish just before serving.
Recipe FAQs
A traditional Greek Salad is made of large chunks of freshly chopped cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, olives and topped with Feta cheese.
A popular salad from Greece, Greek salad is called so as it's from Greece and is a part of their traditional meal.
What to serve with this Keto Greek Salad?
This Greek salad may be served with:
- Whole Wheat Focaccia Bread
- Tomato Diet Soup
- Gluten Free Vegan Spaghetti Pasta
- Veg Beetroot Tortillas
1 serving of Veg Greek Salad has about 180 calories.
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Best Keto Greek Salad Recipe - Easy and Quick
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cabbage
- 30 gm Cherry Tomatoes Can Use any other tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large bell pepper (yellow or red)
- 40 gm Feta Cheese
- 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small green chili optional
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 1 medium Guava
- 1 tablespoon grated raw mango pulp
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 large cucumber
Instructions
- Chop the veggies and guava in any shape you wish. They can be diced in small or large chunks depending upon how you like them.
- Take a large bowl and place cabbage large pieces on the walls of the bowl.
- Add all the chopped veggies. Top it with feta cheese, grated raw mango, and add black pepper, green chilies, red chili flakes, lemon juice, maple syrup and give them a good toss. Garnish with winter greens like coriander leaves or basil.
- Your delicious Keto Greek Salad is ready!
Notes
- Use of freshly chopped vegetables and fruits is highly recommended. That ensure the freshness in salad.
- I avoid any leftovers. If you still have any, add them to a dry container with a lid and refrigerate for about 2 days. Since the salad has maple syrup and tomatoes, there is a high chance that it may be runny if stored for long and have no crunchy texture thereafter
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 bowl | |
| Servings: 2 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 180 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 4.8g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 3.1g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 236mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.9g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 18.9g | |
| Protein 16.7g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 187mg | 14% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 729mg | 16% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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Kaira says
Looks so amazing! I am gonna try this salad soon. Is feta cheese vegan? Thanks
Deepti says
Thanks Kaira! Feta cheese is not vegan but you may try any dairy free cheese for this recipe to make it vegan.
Shelly Dhawan says
turned out so well and was a hit in the family. thanks!
Deepti says
I am so glad to know, Shelly! Thanks for sharing.