There’s something so refreshing about Mediterranean food—the salty feta, the juicy olives, the lemony herbs—it always feels like a vacation on a plate. So we decided to bottle up that sunshine and give it a keto twist with this Mediterranean Keto Pasta Salad.
This one’s all about simple ingredients and bold flavor. We use hearts of palm noodles for their neutral flavor and pasta-like texture. Then we layer in chopped veggies, creamy feta, and a tangy vinaigrette that makes every bite pop. It’s one of those salads that tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, making it ideal for meal prep or laid-back summer spreads.
Whether we’re serving this with grilled lamb skewers or packing it for a beach picnic, it always delivers. It’s light but satisfying, simple but impressive, and totally keto without feeling like a compromise.
Mediterranean Keto Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean Keto Pasta Salad is bursting with bold flavor thanks to briny olives, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and a lemony herb vinaigrette—all tossed with low-carb noodles. Just 270 calories per serving.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette:
Instructions
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Prep the Pasta: Rinse and drain hearts of palm noodles, then pat dry with a towel.
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Chop & Toss: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, onion, parsley, and mint (if using).
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Make the Vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
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Assemble the Salad: Add the hearts of palm pasta to the bowl of veggies, then pour the vinaigrette over the top. Toss well to coat.
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Chill & Serve: Let the salad rest in the fridge for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors. Toss again before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 ServingCalories:270kcalTotal Fat:23gSaturated Fat: 5gTotal Carbohydrate:6gDietary Fiber: 2gSugars: 2gProtein:6g
Note
Substitutions & Variations:
- Dairy-Free? Omit feta or sub with dairy-free cheese or avocado.
- More Protein? Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or canned tuna.
- No hearts of palm? Use zucchini spirals or kelp noodles instead.
- Fresh twist? Swap parsley for basil and add a few chopped cherry tomatoes.
