Keto Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad

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This Keto Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad has a refreshing taste and silky texture. We prepare this cheesy salad with fresh cucumbers, full-fat cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, green onions, fresh dill, parsley, garlic powder, and simple seasonings. This cheesy salad contains approximately 215 calories and only 4 g net carbs. This cheesy salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare. This Keto Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad is ideal for lunch, light dinners, summer gatherings, picnics, barbecues, family meals, and healthy snacks. You can prepare this cheesy salad a few hours in advance and refrigerate it for up to 3 days, but freezing is not suggested, as the cucumbers lose their crisp texture. You can serve this cheesy salad with Grilled Garlic Butter Chicken, Bunless Cheeseburgers, Garlic Butter Salmon, Cauliflower Mash, or Roasted Asparagus.

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STATS:

  • Course: Salad, Side Dish, Light Lunch
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Calories: 215 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Servings: 4
  • Prep Duration: 10 minutes
  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Cooking Mode: No-Cook
  • Difficulty: Easy

TOOLS:

  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Spoon
  • Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • Two tbsp. sour cream
  • Mayonnaise, two tbsp.
  • Two tbsp. dill
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chives

INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • We utilize full-fat cottage cheese because it adds a creamy texture and high protein. As a replacement, you can use full-fat ricotta or mascarpone mixed with Greek yogurt.

SOUR CREAM:

  • Sour cream gives the salad a rich and tangy flavor with a smooth texture.

MAYONNAISE:

  • We use mayonnaise to make the dressing creamy and flavorful.

FRESH DILL:

  • Cucumbers go nicely with the bright, grassy flavor of fresh dill. Instead, you can use fresh basil, cilantro, or oregano.

FRESH PARSLEY:

  • Parsley adds freshness and a mild earthy flavor to the salad.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We utilize extra virgin olive oil because it adds healthy fats and a smooth finish. As a replacement, you can use avocado oil.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Dry the washed cucumbers and dice them, then remove the extra liquid.
  2. Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, and lemon juice in a dish.
  3. Add garlic powder, salt, onion powder, black pepper, cucumbers, green onions, dill, parsley, and chives.
  4. Mix all the ingredients and adjust the seasoning as per your choice.
  5. Lastly, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes, then garnish with extra dill or parsley

TIPS:

  • Dry the cucumber well then include to get a creamier salad.
  • Chill the salad, then serve for best taste.
  • Sprinkle crispy bacon to get extra taste in the salad.
  • Mix all the components gently to keep the cucumbers crunchy and whole.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

CHICKEN DISHES:

  • Grilled Lemon Chicken
  • Garlic Butter Chicken
  • Crispy Chicken Thighs
  • Parmesan Chicken
  • Herb Roasted Chicken

BEEF DISHES:

  • Grilled Ribeye Steak
  • Bunless Cheeseburgers
  • Beef Meatballs
  • Garlic Butter Steak Bites
  • Beef Kabobs

SEAFOOD DISHES:

  • Garlic Butter Salmon
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers
  • Baked Cod
  • Lemon Butter Tilapia
  • Seared Tuna Steak

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Cheesy Broccoli
  • Cauliflower Mash
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

LUNCH FAVORITES:

  • Turkey Lettuce Wraps
  • Egg Salad Lettuce Cups
  • Chicken Salad
  • Tuna Stuffed Avocados
  • Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put this cheesy salad in a closed box and stock it for more than 2 to 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • We do not suggest storing this cheesy salad, as the cucumbers will get watery after defrosting.

FAQs:

Which cucumber is perfect for utilizing?

  • You could utilize Persian or English cucumbers.

How will we increase the protein content?

  • You can use hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, or turkey.

Could we include seeds or nuts?

  • Yes, you can use pumpkin seeds, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, or walnuts.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 215 kcal

Sodium: 490 mg

Total Carbs: 5 g

Net Carbs: 4 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 15 g

Protein: 14 g

Serving Size: 1 cup