Creamy Keto Greek Salad

Say hello to your new favorite keto-friendly salad! This Creamy Keto Greek Salad is packed with fresh veggies and topped with a deliciously tangy dressing, all while keeping you on track with your low-carb goals.

Enjoy this quick and easy low carb, keto and diabetes friendly recipe tonight!

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Why you'll love this creamy keto greek salad recipe?

• It’s low carb: If you're on a low-carb or ketogenic diet, a creamy keto Greek salad is a great option. It is made with low-carb ingredients like cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, and olives that are high in flavor and nutrition with a keto greek salad dressing.
• A rich and creamy dressing: Greek yogurt, olive oil, and oregano are used to make the dressing in a creamy keto Greek salad. This gives the salad a rich, creamy texture that's hard to resist.
• Packed with healthy fats: Olives, feta cheese, and olive oil provide a wealth of healthy fats. These fats are essential for supporting healthy brain function and keeping you full and satisfied.
• It's flavorful and satisfying: A creamy keto Greek salad is a feast for the senses with tangy feta cheese, briny olives, crisp cucumber, peppers, and flavorful herbs. You'll want to eat it again and again because it's filling and delicious.
• Versatile: You can modify this keto greek salad to your liking. Depending on your preferences or dietary restrictions, you can add or remove ingredients. You can, for instance, substitute a dairy-free alternative for the feta cheese if you don't eat dairy. Vegetarians can add more vegetables or protein from plants like tofu or chickpeas. There is no end to the possibilities!

Ingredients Used

Only 6 ingredients to make the salad and then a few more for the creamy keto greek dressing.

• The Keto Greek Salad: cucumber, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives and feta cheese, tomatoes are optional.
• The Creamy Keto Greek Salad Dressing: garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil, greek yogurt and mayonnaise.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Steps by step instructions

How to make the Creamy Keto Greek Salad?

STEP 1: First let's start by making the creamy keto greek salad dressing.

Using a small mason jar or a medium-sized bowl, add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil, greek yogurt (use full fat with fewer carbs) and mayonnaise.

Place the lid on the mason jar and shake well for about 30 seconds. If using a bowl whisk the ingredients together until well combined. Place the dressing in the fridge until we are ready to pour over the salad.

STEP 2: Prepare the ingredients for the keto greek salad. I like to take out all the ingredients and have them ready for chopping and slicing.

STEP 3: Peel and cut the cucumber into half moons. Cut off each end of the cucumber then cut the cucumber lengthwise and then cut into ½ inch half moons, and transfer to a large bowl. Depending on the type of cucumber you are using you may want to deseed it.

• STEP 4: Cut the peppers into 1-inch chunks and then slice the red onion, and place in the large bowl.

STEP 5: If using cherry tomatoes cut them in half and then cut the feta cheese into cubes and add them to the bowl along with the kalamata olives.

STEP 6: Pour the low carb greek salad dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Other low carb salads you might enjoy

• Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
• Low Carb Panzanella Salad
• Chicken Cobb Salad
• Taco Salad
• Citrus Fennel Salad

Recipe tips

Use high-quality ingredients: Since Greek salad has very few ingredients, it's important to use high-quality ones to ensure the best flavor. Look for ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny, flavorful olives. Choose a good-quality feta cheese that's crumbly and tangy, and use extra-virgin olive oil for the dressing.
Dress the salad just before serving: To keep the salad fresh and crisp, it's best to dress it just before serving. If you dress it too far in advance, the vegetables may become soggy and the flavors may become muted. When you're ready to serve, drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

What to serve with a keto greek salad?

There are many options for what to serve with a keto greek salad, here are a few options:

Grilled meat or fish: Grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, or salmon all pair well with a Greek salad. They provide a great source of protein and add a satisfying heartiness to the meal. Try this Crispy Chicken Thigh recipe with this salad.
Roasted vegetables: Roasted vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, cauliflower and bell peppers complement the flavors of a Greek salad and add extra fiber and nutrients to the meal. Roasted Cauliflower recipe.
Keto bread or Low Carb Wraps: If you're strictly following a keto diet, you may want to serve the Greek salad with some warm low carb bread or wraps. Traditionally this salad is served with pitas and can be used to scoop up the salad and dressing.
Hummus or tzatziki: To add some extra flavor and creaminess to the meal, you could serve it with a side of this Kabocha Squash Hummus or tzatziki.

How to store a low carb greek salad?

Store the salad in an airtight container. As mentioned above, don't add the dressing until you are ready to serve but if you did serve it and have leftovers, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. The salad should stay nice and crispy for up to 3 days.