This Keto Italian Cucumber Salad has a crispy texture and refreshing taste. We prepare this crispy salad with English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and Italian seasoning. This crispy salad contains about 185 calories and 5 g of net carbs. This salad takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare. This Keto Italian Cucumber Salad is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, summer gatherings, picnics, meal prep, special occasions, and holiday tables. You can prepare this crispy salad and refrigerate it for two days. You can serve this crispy salad with Grilled Chicken Breast, Garlic Butter Chicken, Grilled Steak, Grilled Salmon, or Garlic Butter Shrimp.
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STATS:
- Course: Side Dish, Salad
- No. of Calories: 185 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 cup
- Cooking Mode: No-Cook
- Total Servings: 6
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 20 minutes
TOOLS:
- Vessels
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Whisk
- Salad tongs
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
- Four English cucumbers
- One cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup parsley
- 2 tablespoons basil
DRESSING:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Red wine vinegar, two tbsp.
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- Italian seasoning, one tsp.
- One tsp. garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS:
- We utilize English cucumbers because they provide a crisp texture and refreshing flavor. As an alternative, you can use Persian cucumbers or regular cucumbers.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- Cherry tomatoes add color, freshness, and natural sweetness to the salad. Instead, you can use fewer tomatoes or diced bell peppers.
RED ONION:
- Red onion provides mild sweetness and a slightly sharp flavor. As a substitute, you can use green onions or a small amount of shallot.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- We use Parmesan cheese because it adds a salty, nutty flavor and protein to the salad.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice adds brightness and a fresh citrus flavor to the dressing. As a substitute, you can use bottled lemon juice.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning provides the classic Italian flavor to the salad.
PARSLEY AND BASIL:
- Fresh parsley and basil add freshness and aromatic flavor to the salad. Instead, you can use dried herbs in smaller amounts.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Rinse and make thin slices of the cucumbers.
- we have to make the thin onion slices and make the half of cherry tomatoes.
- Put the cucumbers in a colander and gently garnish with salt.
- Cool them for almost ten minutes, then completely dry using paper towels.
- Include the red pepper flakes, olive oil, black pepper, red wine vinegar, salt, lemon juice, oregano, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a dish.
- Stir the dressing till perfectly blended.
- Include the basil, cucumbers, parsley, tomatoes, and red onion in a dish.
- Spread the dressing on the veggies and include the Parmesan cheese.
- Carefully mix all the elements and chill for almost ten minutes before eating.
- Serve this Italian cucumber salad refrigerated.
TIPS:
- We utilize fresh and firm cucumbers for a perfect crunchy texture.
- Include red pepper flakes to get a spicy version.
- We include freshly grated Parmesan for perfect flavor.
- Completely dry the cucumbers to avoid a watery salad.
- Include olives for additional Italian flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
CHICKEN DISHES:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Garlic Butter Chicken
- Italian Chicken Thighs
- Lemon Herb Chicken
BEEF DISHES:
- Grilled Steak
- Garlic Steak Bites
- Keto Meatballs
- Beef Skewers
SEAFOOD DISHES:
- Grilled Salmon
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Baked Cod
- Lemon Herb Tilapia
LUNCH DISHES:
- Tuna Lettuce Wraps
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Egg Salad
- Turkey Roll-Ups
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Chill this Italian salad at 4°Celcius and stock it for more than two days.
FREEZER:
- We don’t suggest storing this Italian salad, as the tomatoes and cucumbers will become watery and soft after defrosting.
FAQs:
May we utilize avocado?
- Yes, you can include sliced avocado quickly before eating.
Could we utilize feta as an alternative to parmesan?
- Yes, you can use feta, as it delivers a tarty and delicious flavor to this salad.
Will we include the protein?
- Yes, you can use the steak, grilled chicken, boiled eggs, shrimp, or tuna.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 185 kcal
Sodium: 330 mg
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 16 g
Proteins: 6 g
Portion Size: 1 cup
Total Carbs: 6.5 g