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An iceberg lettuce salad, adorned with freshly grated Parmesan, succulent chopped tomatoes, and a hint of crushed garlic, is a great option that perfectly aligns with the keto lifestyle. Bursting with flavours and brimming with nutritional benefits, this salad serves as an ideal lunch option or a delightful side salad.
 

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The iceberg lettuce, provides a crisp and refreshing base, rich in vitamins A and K, while maintaining a low carbohydrate content.
 
Enhancing the medley of flavours, salty and nutty Parmesan is added, along with tomatoes. The chopped tomatoes offer a burst of natural sweetness and a juicy texture. Tomatoes are teeming with antioxidants, notably lycopene. Lycopene aids in reducing inflammation and promotes heart health. The crushed garlic infuses its pungent essence, and brings a robust and aromatic element, imparting depth to the ensemble.
 
This simple salad embodies the essence of the keto lifestyle. It embraces low-carb, high-nutrient ingredients, promoting satiety and supporting weight management. With its vibrant colours and textures, it stands as a testament that keto eating can be both nourishing and enjoyable.
 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Parmesan and Tomato Iceberg Salad, as well as all the Salads on Fats of Life®.
 

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Parmesan and Tomato Iceberg Salad

This is a quick, simple salad that delivers big flavours on a small budget. It also does not demand much of your precious time!

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine General

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2 as a side salad

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.6g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 13g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• sharp knife
• garlic press

Ingredients

• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 cloves garlic, crushed with a garlic press
• pinch sea salt flakes
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1.5 TB olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 120 g (4.2 oz) iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 20 g (0.7 oz) Parmesan cheese, finely grated

Instructions

• Use a small, sharp paring knife to finely chop the tomatoes. Place inside a bowl.
• Peel the garlic clove and use a garlic press to finely crush the garlic into the bowl of tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and add the olive oil and lemon juice. Mix to combine.
• In a separate bowl, mix the thinly sliced lettuce and grated Parmesan.
  
• You can make both these elements a few hours ahead of time. Cover with clingfilm and leave the tomato mixture at room temperature and the lettuce mixture in the fridge.
• To serve, simply combine both elements. You would be surprised how such a simple salad can be so refreshing and tasty. Lovely at your next BBQ-for-two.

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My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                        142Kcal / 594kJ
Fat                                13g
Carbohydrates              2.6g
Protein                          4.7g

Allergens
Milk

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See all the Salads on Fats of Life:

Pork and Burrata Salad with Homemade Pesto (Keto)

Burger Salad Tacos (Keto)

Keto Chicken Mayo Salad with Parmesan & Peppers

Avocado Feta Salad with Lemon & Black Pepper (Keto)

Massaged Kale and Creamy Egg Salad (Keto)

Posh Tuna Salad (Keto)

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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