Keto Garden Slaw with Lemon-Tahini is a savory and delicious dish with a reduced carb count. We make this garden slaw with various ingredients, including radishes, red and green cabbage, English cucumber, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. These are simple components that you can easily buy from supermarkets. This recipe has 4 g of net carbs and 15 g of fat in one serving. Keto Garden Slaw with Lemon-Tahini is perfect for lunch, family gatherings, snacks, and dinner. It balances the creamy and crunchy texture. This dish is ideal for making a quick prep meal. It provides a rich and strong taste without increasing carb content. We don’t recommend storing this dish because freezing it can affect the fresh taste and its texture.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Salad, Side Dish
- No. of Calories: 180 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook time: None
- Single portion size: 1 cup
- Cooking mode: No-cook
- Total servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 15 minutes
TOOLS:
- Sharp knife
- Big mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Jar or small bowl
- Cutting board
- Fork or whisk
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CREAMY LEMON TAHINI DRESSING:
- 1 tsp of lemon zest
- Two to three tbsp of cold water
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- One small clove of garlic
- 2 tbsps of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- Half a tsp of salt
- 2 tbsps of virgin olive oil
FOR THE SLAW:
- 1/2 cup of radishes
- Two cups of green cabbage
- 1 tbsp of fresh mint
- One cup of red cabbage
- 2 tbsps of parsley
- 1 cup of English cucumber
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LEMON JUICE:
- It provides a fresh, strong taste and color with a low-carb count if you add it in a normal amount. Use bottled lemon juice, but utilizing fresh juice gives a better taste. Using apple cider vinegar is also best for a keto alternative.
RADISHES:
- It adds crunch naturally and gives a taste like pepper with lower net carbs. You can also use it as a potato replacement while remaining on a keto diet. Add a mild flavor by using daikon radish, which also works properly.
RED & GREEN CABBAGE:
- They are perfect for a keto diet while providing volume and a crunchy taste without increasing blood sugar levels. As an alternative, you can use iceberg lettuce or shredded Napa cabbage.
OLIVE OIL:
- If you are using extra virgin oil, it will provide the rich, healthy fats and a strong flavor with a low-carb count. You can use avocado oil instead, which works properly as a neutral-flavored replacement.
ENGLISH CUCUMBER:
- It contains a low-carb count and seeds in less quantity than normal cucumbers, with a moist and fresh taste. You can use zucchini ribbons, which are good for a keto diet, as an alternative.
TAHINI:
- It has strong, healthy fats, and tahini is made from sesame seeds added to it. It helps to retain the texture of the dressing creamy without adding sugar content to it. As a keto substitution, you can utilize sunflower seed and almond butter.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the parsley, green cabbage, mint, cucumber, red cabbage, and radishes in a big mixing bowl.
- Carefully mix it and equally spread the veggies.
- Include the olive oil, tahini, salt, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and lemon zest in a small jar or vessel.
- Mix it gently till it becomes smoother and thicker.
- Include a tbsp of cold water at a time.
- Stir till the dressing becomes pourable and gives a creamy consistency.
- Arrange the dressing on the slaw.
- Equally coat all the veggies by mixing them properly.
- Taste the slaw and adjust the lemon or salt as you want.
- Before eating, leave the slaw for five minutes to add a perfect flavor.
TIPS:
- Carefully mix it again and serve this dish.
- You can utilize fresh herbs, which provide a bright and strong taste.
- Make thin slices of veggies to add a good texture.
- Leave the slaw to cool completely, which adds more crunch.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
WITH GRILLED PROTEINS:
- Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Grilled Salmon with Herbs
- Beef Kebabs
AS A LIGHT MEAL:
- Avocado Bowl
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
FOR MEAL PREP:
- Grilled Chicken Boxes
- Lunch Salad Bowls
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep it in a closed bowl for two days.
FREEZING:
- We don’t suggest freezing this dish because storing it can affect the fresh taste and its texture.
FAQs:
Does this dish have a spicy taste?
- No, it doesn’t have spiciness. This dish has a fresh and mild taste with a light citrus tangy flavor.
Are these tahinis suitable for a keto diet?
- Yes, they are strong in healthy fats and have lower net carbs if you use them in a normal amount.
Will I make this dish before the time?
- Sure, you may make this slaw in advance.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of calories: 180 kcal
Sodium: 220 mg
Net carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 15 g
Proteins: 4 g
One single portion: 1 cup
Total carbs: 7 g