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This Reuben Salad has all the classic flavors of the traditional sandwich minus the carbs and grease that you would normally get from the pub or diner. It’s super easy to prep for lunch or a light dinner and the kids ate it too! This is a great option if you’re following low carb or keto. Scroll down for my recipe for my Reuben Salad below.
Reuben Salad
Ingredients:
- Rye bread torn into chunks
- 1-2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1-2 heads of romaine, torn
- 1/2 lb of deli corned beef sliced into strips.
- 1/2 lb of deli swiss cheese sliced into strips.
- 1 cup of sauerkraut or cole slaw (I do cole slaw since I don’t like sauerkraut)
- Russian dressing
Directions:
- First make your rye bread croutons. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place your rye bread chunks on the baking sheet and toss with melted butter. Put in the oven until golden brown.
- While the croutons are baking, prepare your salad. I have found that if you’re serving a group of people, you can make a board and place each ingredient in separate bowls so that people can make their own individual salads. Or just combine all ingredients in one large bowl and toss.
- Top with croutons right before serving.
If you’re looking for great salad bowls these are my favorite! They’re awesome for pasta too!
For more St Patrick’s Day inspired recipes check out:
My leprechaun bait chex mix
My boozy Guinness chocolate milkshake
Lucky Pancakes
Homemade Irish Cream
And be sure to check out my St Patrick’s Day finds

Reuben Salad
This Reuben Salad is a healthier option to the traditional favorite diner or pub sandwich. It's perfect for those who are following low carb or keto and super easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- rye bread torn into chunks
- 1-2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1-2 heads romaine lettuce torn
- 1/2 lb deli corned beef sliced into strips
- 1/2 lb deli swiss cheese sliced into strips
- 1 cup sauerkraut or cole slaw
- Russian dressing
Instructions
- First make your rye bread croutons. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place your rye bread chunks on the baking sheet and toss with melted butter. Put in the oven until golden brown.
- While the croutons are baking, prepare your salad. I have found that if you’re serving a group of people, you can make a board and place each ingredient in separate bowls so that people can make their own individual salads. Or just combine all ingredients in one large bowl and toss.
- Top with croutons right before serving.
13 Comments
Stacy
March 9, 2022 at 9:15 amCan’t wait to try this. It looks amazingly simple to make.
Nicolle
March 9, 2022 at 1:18 pmThank you Stacy! If you do, let me know how it comes out!
Jenna
February 22, 2023 at 8:02 amWhat a fun idea for St. Pat’s!
Alicia Drake
February 22, 2023 at 2:25 pmMy hubby is going to love me for this! Thank you thank you!
Nicolle
February 23, 2023 at 6:37 amyou are so welcome Alicia! Enjoy!!!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
February 23, 2023 at 11:36 amThanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a great week!
Carol
February 24, 2023 at 9:11 amI’m trying to eat more salads. This one looks absolutely elegant and delicious! Pinned. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 54.
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Esmé Slabbert
February 26, 2023 at 1:29 pmYou spoke the magic word: Salad, and then I am all over it. Thanks for sharing, I found your post at THE HOUSE ON SILVERADO. I would love to invite you to also come and participate and share your recipes at Senior Salon Pit Stop, Monday through Saturday. We would love to have you there as well.
Nicolle
February 26, 2023 at 2:14 pmHi Esme!!! Thank you so much for your words! I will definitely come check out your link party! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Becky ~ The Vixens Den
February 28, 2023 at 9:22 amThis looks absolutely delicious, Nicolle! My husband loves Reubens so I’m adding this to the menu for the week! In fact, I’m so excited about this yummy salad that I’m including it in our feature for this week! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Whimsy Home Wednesday.
Nicolle
March 1, 2023 at 6:39 amOh Becky thank you! I appreciate that so much! You will have to try the salad and let me know what you think!
Joanne
March 15, 2023 at 6:50 amThat sounds delicious! I do this when my boys eat Tacos or any sort of grinder meal really.
Nicolle
March 15, 2023 at 7:23 amoohhhh I haven’t done that with a grinder yet but that sounds fantastic!