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This Reuben Chopped Salad has all the delicious flavors of your favorite classic diner sandwich, but in a healthier salad version - Complete with scratch made Russian dressing. With only 5 main ingredients and just 10 minutes, you will have the perfect quick and easy weekday lunch.
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Ingredients in Reuben Chopped Salad
Ingredients Notes
- Corned beef: you can't make a Reuben salad without corned beef! While you can get corned beef in store, I also have a sugar free corned beef recipe to keep the carbs low.
- Sauerkraut: another classic component of a Reuben, sauerkraut adds a salty and sour element with a nice layer of crunch that compliments the roast beef and Swiss cheese. (Check out this Creamy Reuben Soup recipe)
- Caraway seeds: since this is a Reuben salad and not a sandwich, caraway adds the flavor of rye bread without the gluten or carbs.
- Swiss cheese: while you could use another cheese, nothing is more classic than Swiss cheese. It adds a nice creamy element with a bit of a nutty flavor.
Step by Step Instructions
How to make Reuben Chopped Salad
STEP 1: Divide chopped romaine evenly between four bowls.
STEP 2: In a large bowl, add corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Mix to combine.
STEP 3: Divide mixture among the four plates of lettuce.
STEP 4: Sprinkle caraway seeds and chives over top of each plate.
Serve with Russian dressing.
Keto Salad Dressing Recipes
- Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
- Creamy Blue Cheese and Chive Dressing
- Keto Honey Mustard Dressing
- Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Storage: store leftovers, undressed, in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Serving suggestion: Double down on the Reuben flavors and serve with Reuben Stuffed Mushrooms or Creamy Reuben Soup. This recipe also pairs well with Portobello Cordon Bleu with Dijon Cream Sauce.
- Up the protein: Add a bit more protein and serve with grilled chicken, or even pile shredded pork on top.
- Make it a Rachel: swap the corned beef for turkey or pastrami, and switch out the sauerkraut for coleslaw. This is what's done in a Rachel sandwich, a different take on the classic Reuben, and it works great in this chopped salad!
- Mix up the greens: I used romaine for this recipe, but this is also amazing on a bed of fresh mixed greens. (Get more low carb salad recipes here)
- Add croutons: If you aren't concerned with keeping this salad low carb, add these Garlic Parmesan Croutons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reuben sandwich made of?
A classic Reuben is made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye bread. This is a Reuben Chopped Salad, so it takes the elements of Reuben and remixes them into a salad.
What's the difference between a Reuben and a Rachel?
While a Reuben is made with corned beef and sauerkraut, a Rachel is made with turkey or pastrami and coleslaw. You can remix this chopped salad in the same way.
More Low Carb Salad Recipes
- Cucumber Dill Broccoli Slaw
- Chicago Dog Salad
- Fish Taco Bowls
- Pesto Chicken Salad
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Low Carb Reuben Chopped Salad
- Author: Kyndra Holley
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Reuben Chopped Salad has all the delicious flavors of your favorite classic diner sandwich, but in a healthier salad version - Complete with scratch made Russian dressing. With only 5 main ingredients and just 10 minutes, you will have the perfect quick and easy weekday lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
- ½ pound deli style corned beef, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Russian dressing, for serving (get the recipe here)
Instructions
- Divide chopped romaine evenly between four bowls.
- In a large bowl, combine corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.
- Divide mixture among the four plates of lettuce.
- Sprinkle caraway seeds and chives over top of each plate.
- Serve with Russian dressing.
Notes
- net carbs per serving: 4.2g
- Up the protein: Add a bit more protein and serve with grilled chicken, or even pile shredded pork on top.
- Make it a Rachel: swap the corned beef for turkey or pastrami, and switch out the sauerkraut for coleslaw. This is what's done in a Rachel sandwich, a different take on the classic Reuben, and it works great in this chopped salad!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8.5g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: reuben salad, keto reuben recipe, low carb reuben sandwich, corned beef recipes, keto recipes, low carb recipes, gluten free recipes
**Recipe originally posted November 26th 2014 - Updated May 23rd 2021**
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Angela H says
I love this recipe . It’s so quick and easy to make for a nice lunch and can be increased for multiple people. Highly recommend
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Karen Barnhart says
Looks amazing. Any substitute for The sauerkraut? Or a recipe. I
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Marcy says
I absolutely love this ! The only change I made was using pastrami instead of corned beef (personal preference) , and I used cabbage instead of lettuce because it holds up longer in the fridge. Thank you for sharing this !
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Lisa says
Really hit the spot! My husband loved it, too, and he’s not keto. Thanks, I have loved all of your recipes I’ve tried so far.
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Lisa Holsomback says
Made this for dinner tonight. My husband and I both LOVED it!! Thank you so much!!
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S Robi says
This salad was just what we needed tonight now that it is to hot to cook.
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Sierra says
This was such a fantastic idea! I had been craving a reuben sandwich and this really didn't feel like a compromise. I heated the corned beef and swiss in the toaster oven to make it melty, and I topped with everything but the bagel seasoning. Used my own Russian dressing recipe (tomato paste & ACV instead of ketchup and a heaping spoonful of horseradish). Definitely hit the spot - thanks!
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Margarita DeRose says
How exciting for you and your hubby...
Looking forward to making the salad this week,
looks amazing!!!Reply
Janet says
Can’t rate your recipe yet but I also can’t wait to try it! St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and I know exactly what I’m going to do with the leftover corned beef. Oh dang, I’m drooling now!
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