Module 4 · Vegetables
Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess, Radish & Jammy Eggs
Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess, Radish & Jammy Eggs is a keto lunch dish with 6 g net carbs, 9 g protein and 36 g fat per serving (385 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 35 minutes in total.
Sweet, crunchy little gems wearing a herb-green, creamy dressing, with creamy avocado and jammy eggs. A salad that holds its own as dinner.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, fish, milk, mustard. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 25 min · Total time: 35 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Energy | 385 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 4 piece organic little gem lettuces, quartered lengthwise
- 4 piece organic eggs
- 1 piece organic avocado, ripe, sliced
- 100 g organic radishes, thinly sliced
- 150 g organic cucumber, shaved into ribbons
- 80 g homemade mayonnaise (Module 2), made with organic egg and olive/avocado oil
- 60 g organic crème fraîche or full-fat sour cream
- 40 g organic fresh herbs: parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, mixed
- 2 piece anchovy fillets in olive oil
- 1 piece organic garlic clove
- 20 ml organic lemon juice
- 1 tbsp organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
Step-by-step method
- Lower the eggs into boiling water and cook exactly 7 minutes. Move immediately to ice water for 5 minutes, then peel.
- Blend the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, herbs, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil until bright green and smooth. Season with salt and, if needed, a little water to loosen it to pouring consistency.
- Rinse and spin the gems dry. Dry leaves are essential or the dressing will slide off. Chill in the fridge 10 minutes to crisp.
- Spoon a generous pool of dressing onto each plate. Arrange gem quarters cut side up, then tuck in the radishes, cucumber ribbons and avocado slices.
- Halve the jammy eggs and set them on top. Drizzle with more dressing, grind over black pepper and scatter a few whole herb leaves.
Chef’s tips
- Dress the plate, not the bowl: the leaves stay crunchy and the salad looks restaurant-made.
- The dressing improves after an hour in the fridge as the herbs infuse.
- Use the freshest herbs you can find; this is a salad where they are the flavour.
Variations
- Vegetarian: skip the anchovy and add a spoon of capers.
- Add flaked hot-smoked salmon or roast chicken to make it a full main course.
- Swap gems for crisp romaine hearts, endive or butterhead.
Storage
Dressing keeps 5 days in a jar in the fridge. Eggs peeled keep 2 days. Assemble just before eating; the salad does not keep once dressed.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess, Radish & Jammy Eggs?
One serving has 6 g net carbohydrates, 9 g protein and 36 g fat (385 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess, Radish & Jammy Eggs ahead, store or freeze it?
Dressing keeps 5 days in a jar in the fridge. Eggs peeled keep 2 days. Assemble just before eating; the salad does not keep once dressed.
Which allergens are in Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess, Radish & Jammy Eggs?
It contains eggs, fish, milk and mustard, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess, Radish & Jammy Eggs gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess, Radish & Jammy Eggs?
Yes. Vegetarian: skip the anchovy and add a spoon of capers. Add flaked hot-smoked salmon or roast chicken to make it a full main course. Swap gems for crisp romaine hearts, endive or butterhead.