Keto Salad Recipes
Low-carb salads under 15g net carbs — with full macros per serving. Free, no ads, no account required.
47 keto salad recipes
South Asian Cucumber Raita Salad
Korean Gochujang Cucumber Summer Salad
Japanese Wakame and Sesame Salad
Middle Eastern Herb-Forward Spring Tabbouleh
East Asian Smashed Cucumber Sesame Summer Salad
Korean Spring Radish and Sesame Salad
South Asian Kachumber Summer Salad
Indonesian Tempeh and Peanut Summer Salad
Middle Eastern Sumac Onion and Herb Summer Salad
Japanese Miso Mushroom Winter Warm Bowl
Korean Kimchi and Silken Tofu Warm Bowl
British Pea and Mint Spring Salad
Japanese Miso-Edamame Spring Salad
Sichuan Smashed Cucumber and Chili Crisp Salad
East African Kachumbari Tomato and Onion Salad
Turkish Shepherd's Salad with Lemon-Sumac Dressing
South Indian Cucumber Kosambari Salad
Middle Eastern Grilled Eggplant and Tahini Salad
Korean Spicy Tofu and Zucchini Salad
Korean Gochujang Watermelon Radish Salad
Chinese Smashed Cucumber Sesame Salad
Korean Smashed Cucumber and Kimchi Salad
Japanese Cucumber and Wakame Sunomono
French Composed Salad with Asparagus and Dijon
Radish and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Herbs
Avocado and Ruby Grapefruit Salad with Mint
Peach and Burrata Caprese with Prosciutto
Raw Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Lemon and Almonds
Citrus and Endive Salad with Toasted Almonds
Warm Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Salad
Classic Italian Insalata Verde
Ethiopian Kale and Tomato Salad with Awaze
Grilled Prawn Salad with Macadamia and Lime
Japanese Autumn Greens with Soft Egg and Sesame
British Watercress and Tofu Salad with Cheddar
French Spring Goat Cheese and Asparagus Salad
Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Spring Arugula and Asparagus Salad
Japanese Spring Salmon and Greens Salad
Aussie Tofu and Arugula Salad
Eastern European Spring Egg and Asparagus Bowl
British Spring Salad with Eggs and Cheddar
Japanese Spring Greens Salad with Seared Shrimp
British Spring Composed Egg Salad
Warm Mushroom & Spinach Salad
Spring Arugula & Roasted Walnut Salad
Classic Greek Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Salads built for ketosis: under 15 grams of net carbs per serving, with the fat and protein ratios that actually matter. Every recipe shows exact macros — carbs, fat, protein, fiber — so you can track without guessing.
Keto salads work when the base carries enough fat and protein to be satiating without the grains, croutons, and sweet dressings that most salad recipes rely on. A caesar-style salad with romaine, parmesan, anchovy dressing, and grilled chicken delivers 6 grams of net carbs and 38 grams of fat. A Greek salad with feta, olives, cucumber, and olive oil dressing comes in at 8 grams of net carbs. A cobb salad with bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, and blue cheese hits 5 grams of net carbs and 42 grams of fat. These are not modified recipes — they are salads that happen to be keto without compromises.
The dressing is where hidden carbs appear. Most store-bought ranch and vinaigrette dressings contain 3-8 grams of sugar per serving. Balsamic vinegar has 2 grams of sugar per tablespoon. Honey-based dressings are entirely off limits. What works: olive oil and lemon, full-fat ranch made without sugar, blue cheese dressing, caesar with anchovy and parmesan, and tahini thinned with lemon (2 grams net carbs per serving). Every dressing recipe on Lsalad lists the exact carb count.
Every recipe includes full nutritional data: calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber. Net carbs are what matter for keto — total carbs minus fiber. A salad with 12 grams of total carbs and 6 grams of fiber has 6 grams of net carbs. The nutrition panel on each recipe shows the breakdown so you can calculate net carbs before deciding what to cook. No recipe tagged keto on Lsalad exceeds 15 grams of net carbs per serving.
The ingredients that make keto salads work are high-fat and high-protein: avocado (15g fat, 2g net carbs per half), hard-boiled eggs (5g fat, 0.5g net carbs each), olives (11g fat per 100g, 3g net carbs), nuts and seeds (almonds: 14g fat per ounce, 2g net carbs), full-fat cheeses (feta, parmesan, blue cheese), and fatty proteins (bacon, salmon, chicken thighs). These are not substitutes — they are the foundation.
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Key ingredients
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Feta
- Parmesan
- Olives
- Almonds
- Salmon
- Olive oil
- Blue cheese
- Pecans
- Cucumber
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Keto Salad questions
How many carbs should a keto salad have?
Under 15 grams of net carbs per serving. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber. Most keto salads on Lsalad fall between 4-12 grams of net carbs. A caesar salad with romaine and parmesan dressing is around 6 grams. A Greek salad with olives and feta is around 8 grams. Every recipe shows the exact macro breakdown so you can fit it into your daily carb target.
What salad dressings are keto-friendly?
Olive oil and lemon (0g net carbs). Full-fat ranch without sugar (1-2g net carbs). Caesar with anchovy and parmesan (1g net carbs). Blue cheese dressing (1-2g net carbs). Avoid balsamic vinegar (2g sugar per tablespoon), honey mustard, and any dressing with added sugar. Read labels on store-bought dressings — most contain 3-8 grams of sugar per serving.
Can you eat salad every day on keto?
Yes. Leafy greens are among the lowest-carb vegetables available. Romaine, spinach, arugula, and kale all have under 2 grams of net carbs per cup. The challenge is building a salad substantial enough to be a meal — add avocado, eggs, cheese, nuts, and a fat-based protein to reach adequate calories and fat. A keto salad built as a full meal should deliver 400-600 calories with 30-45 grams of fat.
What fruits can go in a keto salad?
Most fruits are too high in sugar for strict keto. Exceptions: avocado (2g net carbs per half — technically a fruit), olives (3g net carbs per 100g), and small amounts of berries (raspberries have 3g net carbs per half cup, the lowest of common berries). Lemon and lime juice for dressings are fine in tablespoon quantities. Avoid dried fruit entirely — the sugar concentrates when water is removed.
What is the difference between keto and low-carb salads?
Keto targets under 15 grams of net carbs per serving and emphasizes high fat (typically 60-75% of calories from fat). Low-carb is broader — under 25 grams of net carbs — and does not require specific fat ratios. A quinoa salad with 20 grams of net carbs is low-carb but not keto. A caesar salad with 6 grams of net carbs and 38 grams of fat is both. Lsalad tags recipes separately for keto and low-carb so you can filter by whichever standard you follow.