Here are 20 of our best low carb and keto salads that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner or as a side during summer, spring or anytime of year!
When done right, salads are deliciously satisfying, full of flavor and texture, and anything but boring. Salads can even out shine a main entree.
Not only that, salads are typically nutritious, high in fiber and easy to meal prep and customize to your liking. And when a salad includes protein, it can become an all in one meal.
Here are 20 of our best low carb and keto salads that are all easy to make and 8 ingredients or less.
From taco to shrimp, cucumber to Mediterranean, these tasty salads can be prepared as a lunch, dinner or side dish.
We hope you love these salads as much as we do!
Popular Low Carb & Keto Salads You’ll Love
Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
With fresh, ripe tomatoes and cucumbers, this Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad might be one of the best simple side salads!
Raspberry Salad with Goat Cheese & Pecans
This tasty summer raspberry salad is tangy and sweet with crunchy pecans and creamy goat cheese.
High Protein Pasta Salad (Low Carb & Low Calorie)
This zesty high-protein pasta salad doesn’t skip a beat when it comes to flavor. Plus, it’s simple to make, low in carbs, calories and fat, and gluten-free!
Roasted Romaine Lettuce Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
This roasted romaine lettuce salad is baked until lightly charred and topped with homemade parmesan vinaigrette, roasted tomatoes, almonds and grated parmesan.
Keto Broccoli Salad Recipe with Bacon (The Best!)
This keto broccoli salad recipe is the best! It’s made with broccoli, almonds, red onions, cheddar cheese, bacon and a creamy dressing.
Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad
This Mediterranean keto shrimp salad is similar to ceviche, except it uses cooked shrimp and a Mediterranean-style dressing. It’s keto-friendly and high in protein!
High Protein Spinach Salmon Salad with Feta & Almonds
Loaded with flaky salmon, spinach, feta, and almonds, this protein spinach salmon salad is big on flavor and is a filling lunch or dinner!
Simple Arugula Burrata Salad
This irresistible arugula burrata salad is made with arugula, burrata, grape tomatoes, red onion and a basil vinaigrette. It’s simply delicious!
Keto Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
While ripe strawberries take center stage in this salad, the sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing will have you coming back for more!
Keto Vietnamese Salad (with our without Chicken)
This keto Vietnamese salad is crunchy, sweet and tangy, a tad spicy and downright delicious! And when you add chicken, it’s high in protein.
Fattoush Salad (Low Carb, Keto)
This refreshing fattoush salad is packed with veggies and herbs and is topped with a tangy sumac dressing and crispy low-carb pita chips.
Roasted Asparagus and Carrot Salad
This roasted asparagus and carrot salad is a delicious and simple low-carb side dish to celebrate in-season asparagus and carrots.
Quick & Easy Chinese Chicken Salad (Low Carb, Keto)
This keto Chinese chicken salad is an ideal weekday meal since it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and the flavor is all there!
Vietnamese Cucumber Salad
This Vietnamese cucumber salad bursts with flavor, thanks to the nuoc cham dressing, which is sweet and salty, tangy and spicy. It’s a refreshing and easy summertime salad!
Low Carb Curry Chicken Salad
With this low carb curry chicken salad, you’ll be sure to use any leftover rotisserie chicken for this simple, make-and-go lunch.
Mexican Style Tuna Salad
This healthy Mexican tuna salad is a new family favorite! It’s bright and fresh, full of flavor and texture, healthy and high in protein. Plus, it’s easy to make!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus with Basil Vinaigrette
A new favorite veggie combo: roasted brussels sprouts and asparagus tossed with a basil vinaigrette and grated parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes!
Keto Caprese Salad with Jalapeño and Garlic
Enjoy sweet summer tomatoes with this delicious keto caprese salad salad that includes minced garlic and jalapenos for added flavor.
Low Carb Beef Taco Salad Recipe in 20 Minutes
We love this keto and low-carb beef taco salad since the Tex-Mex ground beef is addictingly delicious and the salad is easy to make and customize.
Masala-ish Egg Salad (Low Carb & Keto)
This masala-ish egg salad tastes similar to a traditional egg salad, except it includes a touch garam masala and jalapenos for a little kick.