Here’s a Keto-Friendly Loaded Greek Chickpea Chopped Salad recipe with adjusted ingredients to fit the ketogenic diet. Since chickpeas are high in carbs, they are swapped with a lower-carb option like cucumbers and olives.🍅
Ingredients:😊
- Cucumbers: 1 cup, diced (You can put a little chickpeas or replace it with cucumber)
- Kalamata olives: ¼ cup, halved
- Cherry tomatoes: ½ cup, halved
- Red onion: ¼ cup, finely chopped
- Green bell pepper: ½ cup, chopped
- Feta cheese: ½ cup, crumbled
- Avocado: 1 medium, diced
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumbers, halved olives, cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, and green bell pepper.
- Add the Avocado: Gently fold in the diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately, or chill for 15-20 minutes for flavors to blend.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Fats | 24g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Net Carbs | 5g |
| Fiber | 4g |
This recipe makes about 4 servings. It’s perfect for anyone following the keto lifestyle, providing healthy fats from olive oil, avocado, and feta, with minimal carbs.