Keto Creamy Cucumber Salad

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These Keto Creamy Cucumber Salad has a crisp texture, creamy consistency, and refreshing flavor. We prepare this salad with English cucumbers, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, garlic, black pepper, salt, and a small amount of erythritol. This salad contains about 185 calories and 5 g of total carbs. This no-cook salad takes almost 15 minutes to prepare, plus chilling time. This Keto Creamy Cucumber Salad is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, summer gatherings, barbecues, picnics, and weekly meal prep. This salad can be served with cauliflower rice, baked salmon, garlic butter shrimp, grilled chicken, or grilled steak.

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STATS:

  • Course: Side Dish, Salad
  • No. of Calories: 185 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Portion Size: ¾ cup
  • Cooking Mode: No-Cook
  • Total Servings: 4
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Carbs: 5 g

TOOLS:

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons

INGREDIENTS:

  • Two English cucumbers
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • One tbsp. lemon juice
  • Apple cider vinegar, one tbsp.
  • One tbsp. dill
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. powdered erythritol
  • 2 tbsp. red onion

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

CUCUMBER:

We utilize English cucumbers because they are crisp, refreshing, and contain fewer seeds. As a substitute, you can use Persian or regular cucumbers.

SOUR CREAM:

Full-fat sour cream will provide a rich and creamy texture. As a replacement, you can use full-fat Greek yogurt.

MAYONNAISE:

We utilize full-fat, unsweetened mayonnaise to keep the salad creamy and keto-friendly. Avocado-oil mayonnaise can also be used.

LEMON JUICE:

Lemon juice will provide a fresh and slightly tangy flavor. Fresh lime juice can be used as an alternative.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

Apple cider vinegar will add brightness and tanginess to the dressing. White vinegar can be used instead.

DILL:

Fresh dill will provide the classic herby flavor. As an alternative, you can use dried dill, parsley, or chives.

GARLIC:

Fresh garlic will add savory flavor to the creamy dressing. You can replace it with ¼ tsp. garlic powder.

RED ONION:

Red onion is optional and adds a mild sharp flavor. For a stricter keto version, you can omit it or use a small amount of green onion.

ERYTHRITOL:

A small amount of powdered erythritol can balance the acidity of the dressing.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Make thin slices of the cucumbers & keep them in a colander.
  2. Garnish with salt and leave them to sit for only ten minutes.
  3. Strain out and completely dry the cucumbers.
  4. Stir the erythritol, sour cream, pepper, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and vinegar.
  5. Include the optional onion and cucumbers.
  6. Carefully mix till coated and chill for almost thirty minutes.
  7. Gently whisk and serve refrigerated.

TIPS:

  • Salt and strain out the cucumbers first to avoid the salad from getting watery.
  • We utilize fresh dill for a perfect flavor.
  • Refrigerate the salad and then serve so the flavors will blend.
  • Skip the red onion to prepare a stricter low-carb version.
  • Include a little quantity of red pepper flakes to get a spicy variation.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Greek Salad
  • Cucumber Avocado Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Arugula Parmesan Salad
  • Keto Coleslaw

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Broccoli
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Garlic Zucchini
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Creamed Spinach

MAIN DISHES:

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Grilled Steak
  • Baked Salmon
  • Garlic Butter Shrimp
  • Keto Beef Burgers

LUNCHES:

  • Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Tuna Salad
  • Turkey Avocado Salad
  • Keto Egg Salad
  • Chicken Salad

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the cucumber salad in a sealed box and refrigerate for a maximum of two days.

FREEZER:

  • We do not suggest storing this creamy salad, as the cucumbers will lose their crispy texture and get watery after defrosting.

FAQs:

Can we prepare this cucumber salad without mayonnaise?

  • Yes, you can alternate the mayonnaise with extra high-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream.

May we prepare this salad earlier?

  • Yes, you can make the salad a few hours before eating and keep it refrigerated.

Will we skip the erythritol?

  • Yes, erythritol is optional and you can also skip it if you like a completely savory dressing.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of Calories: 185 kcal

Sodium: 420 mg

Net Carbs: 4 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 3 g

Fats: 18 g

Proteins: 2 g

Portion Size: ¾ cup

Total Carbs: 5 g