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This simple keto salad is packed with flavor and texture from tender artichoke hearts, juicy roasted peppers, creamy avocado and crunchy walnuts.

This makes a great summer salad or side.

Ingredients

  • 3 heart artichokes
  • 2 cup arugula
  • 2 tablespoon, halves walnuts
  • 1 each avocado
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • ½ small red bell peppers, sweet, raw or blanched, marinated in oil mixture
  • ¼ medium – 2 1/2" diameter red onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the walnuts to a dry skillet over a low/medium heat. Toast gently for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Finely dice the cucumber, thinly slice the onion, avocado and bell pepper and slice the artichoke hearts in half. Add to a large serving bowl along with arugula and toss to combine.
  3. Whisk together the oil and lemon juice and drizzle over the salad and scatter with fresh parsley.
  4. Top with the toasted walnuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 266.2kcal/1113.7kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 22.3g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 17.0g (per serving)
  • Protein: 4.7g (per serving)