Keto Loaded Cucumber Salad

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This Keto Loaded Cucumber Salad has a crisp and creamy texture. We prepare this loaded salad with fresh cucumbers, ripe avocado, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. This loaded salad contains approximately 280 calories and 4 g of net carbs. This salad takes only about 10–15 minutes to prepare. This Keto Loaded Cucumber Salad is perfect for hot summer days, light lunches, BBQ side dishes, quick weeknight dinners, picnic spreads, meal prep boxes, and refreshing party bowls. You can prepare this loaded salad earlier and store it in the refrigerator for nearly 2 days. You may serve this loaded salad with Grilled Chicken Skewers, Garlic Butter Steak Bites, Crispy Air Fryer Wings, Keto Salmon Fillet, or Parmesan Crusted Shrimp.

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STATS:

  • Course: Salad, Side Dish
  • Caloric Content: 280 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Portion Size: 1 bowl
  • Cooking mode: No-cook
  • Total servings: 4
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Total time: 15 minutes

TOOLS:

  • Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Skillet

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 large cucumber
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp green onions
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • DRESSING:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

CUCUMBER:

  • We utilize cucumber as the base of the salad because it gives a crisp texture and refreshing flavor. As a substitute, you can use zucchini ribbons or celery slices.

AVOCADO:

  • Avocado is used to add creamy texture and healthy fats. Instead, you can replace it with extra mayonnaise or olives.

BACON:

  • We use bacon to provide a smoky flavor and crunchy texture. As another choice, you could utilize turkey bacon or crispy beef strips.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Cheddar cheese is used to give richness, sharp flavor, and protein content. You can substitute it with mozzarella, feta, or pepper jack cheese.

MAYONNAISE:

  • We utilize mayonnaise as the base of the dressing for a creamy keto-friendly consistency. As a replacement, you can use avocado mayo or full-fat Greek yogurt.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Rinse and make thin rounds by slicing the cucumbers.
  2. Slice the avocado & crumble the cooked bacon.
  3. Stir the green onions, cucumbers, cheese, avocado, and bacon in a big dish.
  4. Mix the pepper, mayonnaise, salt, sour cream, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard in a different dish.
  5. Spread the dressing on the mixture of salad.
  6. Gently combine all elements till they are perfectly coated.
  7. Refrigerate for almost ten minutes for a perfect flavor.
  8. Serve this loaded salad fresh.

TIPS:

  • Include the bacon at the end to maintain its crispy texture.
  • We utilized refrigerated cucumbers for additional crunch.
  • Use fresh dill to boost the “loaded” flavor result.
  • Avoid adding a lot of dressing to retain a creamy texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

GRILLED PROTEIN PAIRINGS:

  • Garlic Butter Chicken Breast
  • Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon
  • Keto Grilled Beef Steak
  • Smoky BBQ Chicken Thighs
  • Herb Grilled Turkey Cutlets

AIR-FRIED KETO SIDES:

  • Parmesan Shrimp
  • Keto Chicken Nuggets
  • Crispy Zucchini Fries
  • Air Fryer Salmon Bites

LOW-CARB COMFORT MEALS:

  • Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
  • Keto Creamy Mushroom Chicken
  • Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
  • Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
  • Keto Beef Stroganoff

LIGHT KETO DINNER COMBOS:

  • Grilled Chicken & Avocado Plate
  • Lemon Butter Fish Fillet
  • Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
  • Tuna Stuffed Avocados
  • Keto Turkey Lettuce Wraps

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put this loaded salad in a closed dish and stock for more than two days.

FREEZER:

  • We do not suggest storing this loaded salad because it will get mushy and watery after defrosting.

FAQs:

May we omit the bacon?

  • Yes, you can skip the bacon, although you will lose some fat content and smoky flavor.

Which element will we utilize as a replacement for mayonnaise?

  • You can use high-fat Greek yogurt or avocado-based mayo instead.

Could we prepare this loaded salad earlier?

  • Yes, you can make this loaded salad earlier, although include the dressing just before eating to prevent a soggy texture.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fats: 24 g

Caloric Content: 280 kcal

Proteins: 9 g

Sodium: 520 mg

Net carbs: 4 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 1.5 g

Portion Size: 1 bowl

Total carbs: 6 g