Keto Thanksgiving Vegan Rice And Kale Salad

Name: Keto Thanksgiving Vegan Rice And Kale Salad
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Olive Oil; Cauliflower Rice; Orange Juice; Kale; Walnuts; Almonds, Raw; Avocado; Reduced Sugar Craisin Dried Cranberries by Ocean Spray; Salt, Sea Salt; Black Pepper

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Keto Thanksgiving Vegan Rice And Kale Salad dish

Prepare Time 18 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

This simple Thanksgiving Keto vegan salad makes for an easy side or starter for the festive season. Packed with flavor and texture, our Keto vegan salad is loaded with low carb veggies, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, sweet cranberries, and a zesty orange dressing. Perfect for fuss-free dining and entertaining! ### Are Cranberries Keto? When used sparingly, dried cranberries can be enjoyed as part of a balanced low carb diet. They are also an excellent way to bring a touch of festive flavor to your Thanksgiving Keto recipes. Be sure to look for sugar-free, reduced sugar cranberries or cranberries sweetened only with a little fruit juice. ### Swaps and Substitutions We have used chopped walnuts and almonds to add texture and flavor to our Keto Thanksgiving recipe. These may be substituted with other low carb nuts such as pecans if preferred or even mixed seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower. We have also used orange juice to add to the festive flavor. If preferred, you may substitute this will lemon juice in the dressing. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the recipe.

How to make Keto Thanksgiving Vegan Rice And Kale Salad

Add the cauliflower rice to a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water. Bring to a simmer and cook the cauliflower for 3-4 minutes or until hot through and tender. Drain away any excess liquid and add to a large serving bowl to cool.
Clean the kale and discard any tough stems. Add the kale leaves to the bowl with the cauliflower rice. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to combine the rice and kale.
Add the olive oil and orange juice to a small mixing bowl. Whisk together to combine. You may substitute the orange juice for lemon if preferred.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Use your hands to rub the dressing thoroughly into the rice and kale. Set aside for 10 minutes. This will help the acidity of the dressing to soften the kale leaves.
Roughly chop the walnuts and almonds. Dice the avocado. Add the chopped nuts, dried cranberries, and avocado to the bowl. Toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Ingredients of Keto Thanksgiving Vegan Rice And Kale Salad

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Olive Oil	3 tablespoon
2. Cauliflower Rice	1-½ cup
3. Orange Juice	1 tablespoon
4. Kale	1 cup
5. Walnuts	1 tablespoon, halves
6. Almonds, Raw	1 tablespoon, whole pieces
7. Avocado	1 each
8. Reduced Sugar Craisin Dried Cranberries by Ocean Spray	1 tablespoon
9. Salt, Sea Salt	¼ teaspoon
10. Black Pepper	⅛ teaspoon

Keto Thanksgiving Vegan Rice And Kale Salad nutrients

caloriesKCal: 380.539 caloriesKJ: 1592.176 totalCarbs: 16.562 diabetesCarbsADA: 12.002 netCarbs: 7.325 diabetesCarbs: 7.383 fiber: 9.121 starch: 0.356 sugar: 4.998 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.117 protein: 4.876 fat: 35.51 transFat: 0.034 monousatFat: 23.166 polyunsatFat: 5.625 omega3Fat: 0.686 omega6Fat: 4.939 saturatedFat: 4.679 cholesterol: 0 vitaminA: 46.375 vitaminC: 60.698 vitaminD: 0 vitaminE: 5.577 vitaminK: 96.016 vitaminB1: 0.127 vitaminB2: 0.215 vitaminB3: 1.991 vitaminB5: 1.529 vitaminB6: 0.405 vitaminB12: 0 potassium: 580.25 magnesium: 50.019 calcium: 53.163 iron: 1.229 zinc: 0.906 copper: 0.354 phosphorus: 107.692 sodium: 315.323 selenium: 1.253 folate: 120.098 choline: 50.194 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 0.501 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0 phyticAcid: 165.45 xylitol: 0.019 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0.002 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0 inositol: 0.093 mannitol: 0.003

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have yogurt on a keto diet?

Plain, full-fat Greek yogurt in moderation can be included in a keto diet. Be sure to check the carb content and choose unsweetened varieties.

Can I have rice on a keto diet?

Traditional rice is high in carbs, but cauliflower rice is a popular keto-friendly alternative that can be used in various dishes.

What is 'lazy keto' and is it effective?

Lazy keto focuses on monitoring only carb intake while neglecting other macros. While it can work for some, tracking all macros is recommended for better results.

Can I do a keto diet while pregnant or breastfeeding?

It's generally not recommended to follow a strict keto diet during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on nutritional needs.

Can I eat nut flours and nut butters if I have nut allergies?

If you have nut allergies, you can opt for seed flours (e.g., almond flour alternatives) and seed butters (e.g., sunflower seed butter) as substitutes.

Author Emily Williams

Keto Thanksgiving Vegan Rice And Kale Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have yogurt on a keto diet?

Can I have rice on a keto diet?

What is 'lazy keto' and is it effective?

Can I do a keto diet while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Can I eat nut flours and nut butters if I have nut allergies?

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