Solstice Keto Salad (Printable)
Vibrant salad with seasonal greens, roasted vegetables, avocado, and crunchy seeds in a zesty dressing.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 cups mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small zucchini, sliced
04 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
→ Roasted Vegetables
06 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Toppings
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
→ Dressing
14 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
17 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss cauliflower and broccoli florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, or until golden and slightly crisp. Let cool.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red onion.
04 - Add roasted cauliflower and broccoli to the bowl.
05 - Whisk together dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
06 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
07 - Top with avocado slices, toasted pumpkin seeds, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
08 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between hot roasted vegetables and cool fresh greens makes every bite exciting
- You get that satisfying crunch from toasted seeds without any heavy carbs weighing you down
02 -
- Let the roasted vegetables cool for just a few minutes not completely or they'll wilt the fresh greens too much
- The dressing tastes better after it sits for 10 minutes so make it first while the vegetables roast
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into similar sizes so they roast evenly nothing worse than some burnt while others are still raw
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or the vegetables will steam instead of roast