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prep time
50 min
cook time
5 min
ready time
55 min
Keto Mediterranean Winter Pasta Salad
This Keto Mediterranean winter salad is what dreams are made of! We guarantee this is about to become one of your favorite winter salad recipes. It is delicious, and every bite bursts with flavor. It has all the elements of the perfect salad; creaminess from the feta cheese, crunchiness from the nuts, tanginess from the lemon mustard dressing, and a variety of delicious Keto-friendly vegetables like spinach, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley. This is the type of salad you will want to make just to impress your guests.
Can you make this Keto winter pasta salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can definitely make this Keto winter pasta salad ahead of time. It is actually better to make this Keto Mediterranean salad ahead of time to allow the pasta to soak up the dressing. This Keto winter pasta salad tastes best when chilled. To store, transfer the salad to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. Before serving, give the salad a toss and garnish it with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Can you customize this Keto winter pasta salad?
There are many ways to customize this salad. When making this salad, allow your creativity to shine through. Add as many of your favorite vegetables as you desire. One option to customize this Keto winter pasta salad recipe is by adding a protein like chicken. You can also add more fresh vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and radishes. Feel free to incorporate some pickled vegetables, such as sun-dried tomatoes or pickled cucumbers. Some elements of crunch to add to this salad include pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, or almonds. Lastly, fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and parsley are a great way to add freshness to this salad.
**How to make this Keto winter pasta salad? **
This Keto Mediterranean winter pasta salad is simple to make. It starts by preparing the pasta dough. Then shaping and frying the pasta. The next step is simply chopping all salad vegetables. Then, make the salad dressing. Finally, toss the pasta, salad, vegetables, and dressing in a big mixing bowl and serve the salad on a plate.
Net Carbs
5.2 g
Fiber
3 g
Total Carbs
8.3 g
Protein
7.5 g
Fats
26.7 g
290 cals
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Ingredients
Mozzarella cheese, whole milk
1 oz
Cream cheese
1 oz
Almond flour
0.5 cup
Egg Yolk Raw
1 large
Tomato raw (includes cherry, grape, roma)
10 cherry
Cucumber
0.5 small - 6 3/8" long
Parsley
1 cup, chopped
Spinach
0.5 cup
Red onion
0.5 small
Feta cheese
4 tbsp, crumbled
Black olives
2 tbsp, sliced
Walnuts
0.25 cup, chopped
Extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
Lemon juice
2 tbsp
Garlic
0.5 tsp
Dijon mustard
0.5 tsp
Thyme, dried
0.5 tsp
Oregano, dried
0.5 tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 8
55 min
Step 1
Start by making the pasta. In a microwave-safe bowl, shred the mozzarella cheese. Add the cream cheese to the same bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds until the mozzarella cheese is melted but not dry.Step 2
Add the almond flour and egg yolk. Mix with a spatula to combine. Make sure to be fast when combining before the cheese fully sets.Step 3
Roll the dough into a ball. If the dough is too dry, use damp hands to roll the dough. Wrap the dough using plastic wrap.Step 4
Transfer the dough to the fridge to rest for half an hour. After 30 minutes, cut the dough into 1-inch-thick dough balls. Then, roll each piece against a fork to make ridges to mimic the shape of gnocchi. A gnocchi board works well too.Step 5
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and cut the cucumber into cubes. Chop the parsley and spinach, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the walnuts and olives. Transfer the salad veggies to a bowl.Step 6
To cook the pasta, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the pasta for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and transfer to the bowl along with the crumbled feta cheese.Step 7
To make the salad dressing, add 3 tbsp olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, minced garlic, dijon mustard, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Whisk to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the salad veggies.Step 8
Toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Garnish with more parsley if desired.
