Low-Carb Salad Recipes
Salads under 25g net carbs per serving — with full macros shown. Free, no ads, no account required.
50 low-carb salad recipes
Nordic Apple & Celery Root Winter Salad
Oceanian Beetroot, Feta & Walnut Winter Salad
Oceanian Grilled Prawn & Mango Autumn Salad
East Asian Smashed Cucumber Sesame Summer Salad
Korean Spring Radish and Sesame Salad
Middle Eastern Fattoush Summer Salad
South Asian Kachumber Summer Salad
South Asian Moong Sprout Spring Salad
South Asian Cucumber Raita Salad
Caribbean Mango Avocado Spring Salad
Southeast Asian Green Papaya Summer Salad
Korean Gochujang Cucumber Summer Salad
Japanese Wakame and Sesame Salad
Middle Eastern Herb-Forward Spring Tabbouleh
East African Coconut and Bean Summer Salad
Indonesian Tempeh and Peanut Summer Salad
Japanese Miso Mushroom Winter Warm Bowl
Middle Eastern Sumac Onion and Herb Summer Salad
British Pea and Mint Spring Salad
Korean Kimchi and Silken Tofu Warm Bowl
Moroccan Chermoula-Roasted Carrot Salad
Nordic Roasted Beet, Dill, and Horseradish Salad
Japanese Miso-Edamame Spring Salad
Sichuan Smashed Cucumber and Chili Crisp Salad
East African Kachumbari Tomato and Onion Salad
Vietnamese Green Mango and Herb Salad
Turkish Shepherd's Salad with Lemon-Sumac Dressing
South Indian Cucumber Kosambari Salad
Middle Eastern Grilled Eggplant and Tahini Salad
Middle Eastern Fattoush with Summer Herbs
Mediterranean White Bean and Grilled Zucchini Salad
Korean Spicy Tofu and Zucchini Salad
Korean Gochujang Watermelon Radish Salad
Indonesian Gado-Gado Spring Bowl
Chinese Smashed Cucumber Sesame Salad
Italian Radicchio and White Bean Winter Salad
Thai Green Papaya Salad with Peanuts
Nordic Smoked Trout and New Potato Salad
Mexican Elote Street Corn Salad
Mediterranean Grilled Halloumi and Stone Fruit Salad
Korean Smashed Cucumber and Kimchi Salad
Japanese Cucumber and Wakame Sunomono
French Composed Salad with Asparagus and Dijon
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Lemon Tahini
Apple Walnut Harvest Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad
Pomegranate and Persimmon Composed Salad
Avocado and Ruby Grapefruit Salad with Mint
Sweet Pea and Mint Salad with Whipped Ricotta
Radish and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Herbs
Salads built for low-carb eating: under 25 grams of net carbs per serving, without the rigid fat ratios of keto. Every recipe shows exact macros — carbs, fat, protein, fiber — so you can manage your carb intake without tracking apps or guesswork.
Low-carb salads have more flexibility than keto. You can include a small amount of quinoa, some beans, or a fruit component without blowing your carb budget. A grilled chicken salad with roasted sweet potato, pecans, and mustard vinaigrette lands at 22 grams of net carbs — too high for strict keto, perfect for low-carb. A shrimp and avocado salad with mango and lime dressing hits 18 grams. A steak salad with blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic comes in at 14 grams. The category is wide enough to keep meals interesting.
Where low-carb salads go wrong: croutons (15g carbs per handful), candied nuts (sugar coating adds 8-12g per serving), dried cranberries (26g carbs per quarter cup), honey-based dressings (17g carbs per serving), and large grain portions. A seemingly healthy quinoa salad can reach 45 grams of net carbs if the grain-to-vegetable ratio is off. Every recipe on Lsalad shows the exact carb count so you can spot these traps before cooking.
Every recipe includes full nutritional data: calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber. Net carbs — total carbs minus fiber — are what matter for low-carb eating. A salad with 18 grams of total carbs and 7 grams of fiber has 11 grams of net carbs. Fiber-rich vegetables like broccoli, artichoke hearts, and Brussels sprouts let you eat substantial portions while keeping net carbs low.
The difference between low-carb and keto: low-carb means under 25 grams of net carbs per serving with no specific fat requirement. Keto means under 15 grams of net carbs and high fat (60-75% of calories). Low-carb allows more variety in grains, fruits, and legumes. If a recipe works for keto, it works for low-carb. If it works for low-carb but exceeds 15g net carbs, it does not qualify as keto. Lsalad tags both categories separately.
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Key ingredients
- Grilled chicken
- Avocado
- Eggs
- Feta
- Almonds
- Broccoli
- Cucumber
- Bell peppers
- Olive oil
- Salmon
- Cherry tomatoes
- Pecans
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Low-Carb Salad questions
How many carbs is low-carb?
There is no universal standard, but most low-carb frameworks target under 100-150 grams of total carbs per day. Per meal, that translates to roughly 25-40 grams of net carbs. Every recipe tagged low-carb on Lsalad stays under 25 grams of net carbs per serving, leaving room for carbs from other meals throughout the day.
What is the difference between low-carb and keto salads?
Low-carb means under 25 grams of net carbs per serving with no fat ratio requirement. Keto means under 15 grams of net carbs and specifically high fat (60-75% of calories). Low-carb gives you more room for ingredients like sweet potato, quinoa, beans, and fruit in small portions. Lsalad tags recipes separately — you can filter for either standard.
What are the highest-carb salad ingredients to avoid?
Croutons: 15g carbs per handful. Dried cranberries: 26g per quarter cup. Candied nuts: 8-12g added sugar per serving. Honey mustard dressing: 17g per serving. Large grain portions: a cup of cooked quinoa has 34g total carbs (29g net). Corn: 27g carbs per cup. Avoid these or use them in small measured amounts if you want to stay under 25g net carbs per salad.
Can low-carb salads include fruit?
Yes, in measured amounts. Berries are the best option: a half cup of strawberries has 4g net carbs, raspberries 3g, blueberries 9g. Avocado (technically a fruit) has 2g net carbs per half. Citrus segments — a few grapefruit or orange pieces — add flavor for 5-8g carbs. Avoid dried fruit entirely and keep tropical fruit portions small (mango has 12g net carbs per half cup).
Are low-carb salads filling enough for a meal?
They are if you build them with enough protein and fat. A salad with 30 grams of protein (grilled chicken breast, salmon fillet, or three eggs) and 20 grams of fat (avocado, olive oil dressing, nuts) will keep you full for 3-4 hours at 400-500 calories. The mistake is making a low-carb salad that is also low-fat and low-protein — a pile of greens with cucumber is a side dish, not a meal.