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Dinner
Steak Salad with Arugula & Parmesan
Satisfying dinner salad with sliced sirloin, peppery greens, and olive oil dressing.
- Net carbs
- ~5g
- Servings
- 2
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
Why this meal fits low carb
Steak over bitter greens is a restaurant-style dinner that still fits low carb. Dress with olive oil and vinegar; creamy bottled dressings often hide sugar. Leftover steak from dinner becomes tomorrow’s salad protein.
Swaps
Chicken thighs or lamb. Spinach or mixed spring greens instead of arugula.
Meal prep
Grill extra steak; slice cold over arugula the next day.
Ingredients
- 12 oz sirloin or strip steak
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season steak; sear in a hot pan 3–4 minutes per side for medium. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Toss arugula with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Top with steak and parmesan.
Tips
Let steak rest before slicing — juices stay in the meat.
Check the numbers
This recipe is about ~5g net carbs per serving and ~32g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:
- Net carb calculator — label math for sauces, yogurt, sausages
- Keto macro calculator — daily protein / fat / carb targets
- More recipes under 10g net carbs
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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com