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    Home » Recipes » Salad Recipes

    Published: May 23, 2021 · Last Updated: Jun 14, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

    Reuben Chopped Salad

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    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing
    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing
    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing
    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing
    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing

    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.

    salad in a white ceramic bowl with romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing
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    Ingredients in Reuben Chopped Salad
    Ingredients Notes
    Step by Step Instructions
    How to make Reuben Chopped Salad
    Keto Salad Dressing Recipes
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    Frequently Asked Questions
    More Low Carb Salad Recipes
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    Low Carb Reuben Chopped Salad

    Ingredients in Reuben Chopped Salad

    Ingredients for Reuben Chopped Salad - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, caraway, chives

    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

    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing

    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.

    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing

    Keto Salad Dressing Recipes

    • Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
    • Creamy Blue Cheese and Chive Dressing
    • Keto Honey Mustard Dressing
    • Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing
    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian 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
    a jam jar full of scratch made Russian dressing

    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.

    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing

    More Low Carb Salad Recipes

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      Cucumber Dill Broccoli Slaw
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    • fish taco bowls with seasoned cod, olives, jalapenos, peppers, tomatoes, lime, cilantro, and cauliflower rice.
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    reuben chopped salad in a white ceramic bowl - romaine, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.

    Low Carb Reuben Chopped Salad


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    4.8 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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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.


    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

    1. Divide chopped romaine evenly between four bowls.
    2. In a large bowl, combine corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.
    3. Divide mixture among the four plates of lettuce.
    4. Sprinkle caraway seeds and chives over top of each plate.
    5. 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

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    **Recipe originally posted November 26th 2014 - Updated May 23rd 2021**

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    1. Angela H says

      August 23, 2021 at 10:12 am

      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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    2. Karen Barnhart says

      December 04, 2019 at 4:36 am

      Looks amazing. Any substitute for The sauerkraut? Or a recipe. I

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    3. Marcy says

      June 08, 2019 at 6:33 am

      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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    4. Lisa says

      November 14, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      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.

      Reply
    5. Lisa Holsomback says

      September 14, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight. My husband and I both LOVED it!! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
    6. S Robi says

      June 25, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      This salad was just what we needed tonight now that it is to hot to cook.

      Reply
    7. Sierra says

      June 20, 2018 at 5:45 am

      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!

      Reply
    8. Margarita DeRose says

      June 02, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      How exciting for you and your hubby...
      Looking forward to making the salad this week,
      looks amazing!!!

      Reply
    9. Janet says

      March 13, 2018 at 8:46 am

      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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