Refresh your summer meals with our Keto Smoked Salmon Summer Salad, a dish that beautifully balances rich flavors and fresh ingredients. This vibrant salad features tender, smoky salmon paired with crisp greens, creamy avocado, zesty lemon, sweet blueberries, and crunchy pistachios creating a delightful combination that’s perfect for warm weather. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, making this salad not only satisfying but also an ideal choice for anyone seeking a nutritious, low-carb meal during the hotter months.
What sets this salad apart is its healthful ingredients and nutritional benefits. Smoked salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart and brain health, while avocado contributes healthy fats and fiber, keeping you full and energized throughout the day. Topped with a simple dressing, this salad highlights the natural flavors of each ingredient without overwhelming them. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a refreshing dinner option, or a beautiful dish to impress your guests at a summer gathering, this salad is a delicious and easy-to-make choice that fits perfectly.
Yields 2 servings of Keto Smoked Salmon Summer Salad
The Preparation
Smoked Salmon Salad:
- 6 ounce mixed green salad
- 4 ounce smoked salmon, cut into pieces
- 1 ounce pistachios, shelled and crumbled
- 1/2 medium avocado, cubed
- 1 ounce blueberries
Creamy Lemon Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium lemon, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
2. Prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice and zest. Stir together well.
3. Assemble the salad by layering the greens, salmon, and blueberries.
4. Dress the salad and toss together.
5. Add the pistachios and avocado, then gently toss to distribute.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
This makes a total of 2 servings of Keto Smoked Salmon Summer Salad. Each serving comes out to be 415 calories, 33.4g fats, 9.6g net carbs, and 16.7g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 6 ounce mixed greens | 48 | 0.75 | 8.88 | 3.45 | 5.43 | 3.76 |
| 4 ounce smoked salmon | 133 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.73 |
| 1 ounce pistachio nuts | 161 | 12.99 | 7.81 | 2.92 | 4.89 | 5.97 |
| 0.5 medium avocado | 150 | 13.87 | 7.78 | 6.12 | 1.66 | 1.76 |
| 1 ounce blueberries | 16 | 0.09 | 4.11 | 0.68 | 3.43 | 0.21 |
| 2 tablespoon mayonnaise | 187 | 20.58 | 0.16 | 0 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil | 119 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 medium lemon | 12 | 0.13 | 3.91 | 1.18 | 2.74 | 0.46 |
| 1 teaspoon fresh garlic | 4 | 0.01 | 0.94 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 0.18 |
| Totals | 830 | 66.82 | 33.59 | 14.41 | 19.19 | 33.33 |
| Per Serving (/2) | 415 | 33.4 | 16.8 | 7.2 | 9.6 | 16.7 |
Keto Smoked Salmon Summer Salad
Ingredients
Smoked Salmon Salad:
- 6 ounce mixed green salad
- 4 ounce smoked salmon cut into pieces
- 1 ounce pistachios shelled and crumbled
- ½ medium avocado cubed
- 1 ounce blueberries
Creamy Lemon Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium lemon juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
Instructions
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Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
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Prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice and zest. Stir together well.
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Assemble the salad by layering the greens, salmon, and blueberries.
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Dress the salad and toss together.
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Add the pistachios and avocado, then gently toss to distribute.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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