Salads have suffered from a bad rap over the years, with people assuming they consist of a few measly leaves and a wedge or two of tomato. We in the keto world (or simply the healthy eating mindset) know the endless possibilities for filling, exciting, and delectable salads. This recipe features fresh mozzarella cheese, salty chorizo, and crunchy toasted almonds. All sitting in a bed of fresh baby spinach and arugula.
- Serves: 4
- Calories: 389
- Net carbs: 7.2 grams
- Fat: 31.4 grams
- Protein: 20.3 grams
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 100/3.5 oz grams chorizo sausage, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- ½ cucumber, cut into chunks
- 4 Tbsp toasted whole almonds
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 250 grams/approx 9 oz fresh mozzarella, shredded into pieces
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
How to make:
- Drizzle the olive oil into a frying pan and place over a medium-high heat
- Add the chorizo to the pan and toss as the chorizo becomes a deeper shade and the oils release, set aside as you prep the rest of the salad
- Add the spinach, cucumber, almonds, and onion to a large salad bowl and toss to combine
- Scatter the mozzarella and chorizo over the salad
- In a cup or small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a tangy dressing
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss to mingle the ingredients
- Serve on the side of meat for dinner, or enjoy alone as a light lunch