This Keto Greek Salad with Low Carb Pasta is full of flavor but low in carbs. Perfect as a keto side dish or as a stand-alone meal, this delicious keto pasta salad is a crowd favorite. Made with fresh vegetables and other simple ingredients, this is a flavorful, popular salad that makes the perfect dish to take to cookouts and other family gatherings.
Ingredients List
Before getting started with your Keto Greek Salad, make sure you have all of the ingredients on hand. This delicious salad is incredibly versatile, but for this basic greek salad recipe includes:
- low carb pasta
- bell pepper
- zucchini
- cherry tomatoes
- kalamata olives (greek olives)
- parmesan cheese
- mozzarella balls
- red wine vinegar (white wine vinegar works as well)
- extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- pink salt (or kosher salt)
- Italian seasoning
- black pepper (optional)
Check the recipe card below for measurements and ingredient details.
Best Low Carb Pasta
When starting the ketogenic diet, it is important to find recipes that you love that do not leave you feeling deprived. For me, I knew pasta was a staple in my pre-keto diet life, so finding a low carb pasta that I could use in all of my favorite dishes was critical. The shell low carb pasta I used for this recipe has just 7 net carbs and 100 calories per serving of pasta. Since this full recipe is 12 servings, the carbs are even lower. As with all keto recipes, make sure you do your own calculations for accurate macros.
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For this pasta salad recipe, you want to use a pasta shape that will really hold onto the ingredients - like a rotini or shell pasta. This salad is better on the second day, so if you are taking it to a cookout, make it the day before and leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
Substitutions
To make this easy keto greek salad with pasta into a full meal, simply add a grilled chicken breast, chicken thighs, or another favorite protein along with some romaine lettuce for a nearly perfect macro meal. It is also great for meal prep and can be easily stored in a mason jar or storage container until you are ready to eat.
You can use any color of bell peppers - I prefer the yellow and orange to give it a bit sweeter of a taste. If you use green bell pepper, add a squeeze of lemon juice for an additional sweet, tangy flavor.
You can also add in a tangy feta cheese in addition to or instead of the parmesan cheese to give even more flavor. If you want a lighter salad, replace the zucchini with a sliced english cucumber.
Also the keto greek dressing is perfect for a simple cucumber salad and can be mixed in bulk and saved in an air-tight bottle to add to other low carb salads. To make the dressing a little bit spicy, add in a tablespoon of pepperoncini juice!
Storage Tips
Since this low carb greek salad is better the second day, it is best to keep it covered in a large bowl in the refrigerator. The salad stays good for up to five days, however, the low carb pasta will start to lose its consistency after about three days.
Nutritional Information & Macros
AS with any keto recipe you want to make sure you measure and calculate your specific ingredients with exact measurements for an accurate carb count.
According to Nutritionix, each serving of Keto Greek Pasta Salad has 209 calories, 17 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fiber, 4 grams net carbs, and 7 grams of protein.
Keto Greek Salad Recipe with Low Carb Pasta
Ingredients:
PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS
- 1 package low carb pasta of choice
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
GREEK SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pink salt
Instructions
Begin by preparing the low-carb pasta using the instructions on your chosen brand. Once cooked until tender, rinse in cold water and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
Stir in vegetables, making sure they are well coated. Add in pasta and mix well. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Keto Greek Salad with Low Carb Pasta
This Keto Greek Salad with Low Carb Pasta is full of flavor but low in carbs. Perfect as a keto side dish or as a stand-alone meal, this delicious keto pasta salad is a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS
- 1 package low carb pasta of choice
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
GREEK SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pink salt
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the low-carb pasta using the instructions on your chosen brand. Once cooked until tender, rinse in cold water and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in vegetables, making sure they are well coated. Add in pasta and mix well. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Keep in a sealed, air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 209Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 406mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
Nutrition calculations based on exact ingredients used and may vary between brands. For exact macro measurements, always calculate your own macros using the exact ingredients that you use.
