Description

This Keto Smoked Salmon Avocado Salad is a fresh, nutritious, and flavorful low-carb meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. Featuring soft-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, peppery arugula, and rich smoked salmon, all tossed in a zesty lemon dill dressing and finished with everything but the bagel seasoning, this salad is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that fit perfectly into a ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

4 oz smoked salmon, divided
4 eggs (soft-boiled)
½ avocado, peeled and sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, divided
2 ½ oz arugula or mixed baby greens
Salt, to taste
2 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning
¼ lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
1 tbsp dill, finely chopped

Lemon Dill Dressing

2 tbsp dill, roughly chopped
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp Dijon mustard
¼ lemon, juiced
Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

Soft-boil the eggs: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Using a slotted spoon, carefully add the eggs one by one into the water. Simmer the eggs gently for about 6 ½ minutes while pushing and moving them around after about 3 minutes to keep the yolks centered. Remove the eggs and cool them under cold running water. Peel once completely cool.
Prepare the lemon dill dressing: Finely chop the dill and place it in a small mason jar. Add the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and sea salt. Shake well until the dressing is fully emulsified. Set aside.
Assemble the salad: Divide the arugula or mixed greens evenly between two serving bowls. Drizzle with the prepared lemon dill dressing and toss gently to coat the leaves.
Add main ingredients: Top the greens with smoked salmon, sliced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes. Lightly season the avocado with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Add eggs and finishing touches: Peel the soft-boiled eggs and cut them in half. Place the egg halves on the salad, then season with salt and sprinkle the finely chopped dill over the top. Finally, sprinkle the entire salad with everything but the bagel seasoning.
Serve: Garnish each bowl with lemon wedges on the side and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

Notes

To keep the egg yolks centered, gently move the eggs occasionally during simmering.
Everything but the bagel seasoning adds a crunchy, savory finish; adjust the amount to taste.
Use fresh dill for the best flavor in the dressing and garnish.
This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the greens and the creaminess of the avocado.
For a dairy-free and gluten-free meal, ensure all ingredients, especially the mustard and smoked salmon, have no additives.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Soft-boiling, assembling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad
Calories: 370 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 210 mg

Keywords: keto salad, smoked salmon salad, avocado salad, low carb salad, keto lunch, healthy salad, lemon dill dressing