Low Carb Tuna and Jalapeño Salad

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    5 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    15 min

Low Carb Tuna and Jalapeño Salad

This tasty Keto salad is loaded with flavor from low carb veggies and healthy fats. Our Keto salad recipe is prepared with a base of cauliflower rice cooked with a little lemon zest and garlic powder, sweet fresh tomato, cooling cucumber, scallions, creamy avocado, canned tuna, and sliced jalapeños. The salad is then drizzled with olive oil and topped with fresh chopped cilantro to serve.

Can I Use a Different Protein?

We have used canned tuna for this Keto salad recipe. Tuna is a great source of protein and requires little to no prep. You can, of course, use a different protein if desired. Cooked, shredded chicken or pulled pork would make tasty alternatives. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the original recipe.

Are Tomatoes Keto?

Although they sit at the higher end of the low carb vegetable table, tomatoes can still be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced Keto diet. We have used just half a medium tomato for this recipe. This is enough to provide sweetness and flavor whilst keeping the carb count low.

  • Net Carbs

    5.8 g

  • Fiber

    8.8 g

  • Total Carbs

    14.9 g

  • Protein

    15.5 g

  • Fats

    25.3 g

328 cals

Low Carb Tuna and Jalapeño Salad

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Ingredients

  • Canned tuna

    Canned tuna

    4 oz

  • Cauliflower rice

    Cauliflower rice

    2 cup

  • Jalapeno peppers, canned, drained

    Jalapeno peppers, canned, drained

    2 tbsp

  • Scallions

    Scallions

    2 medium - 4 1/8" long

  • Extra virgin olive oil

    Extra virgin olive oil

    2 tbsp

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Avocado

    Avocado

    1 each

  • Cilantro

    Cilantro

    1 tbsp

  • Tomato

    Tomato

    0.5 medium - 2 3/5" diameter

  • Cucumber

    Cucumber

    0.33 cup

  • Salt, sea salt

    Salt, sea salt

    0.5 tsp

  • Garlic powder

    Garlic powder

    0.25 tsp

  • Black pepper

    Black pepper

    0.13 tsp

Recipe Steps

steps 4

15 min

  • Step 1

    Add the cauliflower rice to a small saucepan with the lemon zest, garlic powder, a tablespoon of olive oil, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the cauliflower over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until hot through. Set aside while you assemble the remaining ingredients.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Dice the tomato, scallions and cucumber. Add the diced vegetables to a large salad/serving bowl. Add the cauliflower rice. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and toss to combine.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Flake the canned tuna into the serving bowl and mix into the salad. Dice the avocado. Top the tuna salad with the diced avocado.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Arrange the sliced jalapeños over the salad. Top with the fresh chopped cilantro to serve.
    Step 4

Comments 1

  • abrahamdaphenecf7c

    abrahamdaphenecf7c 4 years ago

    This dish is so amazing you guys need to try it it's very refreshing for the summer