This Keto Poolside Dip is the ideal low-carb appetizer for hot summer days because it’s cool, creamy, & flavorful. This dip is made with vegetables, cheese, chicken, and a mayo & sour cream base. It’s a tasty and filling snack that we can easily have on the ketogenic diet. This dip is simple to prepare and even simpler to eat, whether you’re cooking for the week, entertaining in your backyard, or just relaxing by the pool. This dip is high in protein and good fats, and it keeps us feeling full. It has just 2g of net carbohydrates per serving. We can serve this Keto Poolside Dip with our favorite keto chips, bell pepper strips, or cucumber slices for a guilt-free treat that everyone will enjoy, whether they are on the diet or not.
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STATS:
- Cook time: Nil
- Total time: Ten minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Diet: Keto & Gluten-Free
- Prep time: Ten(10) minutes
- Serving size: 1/3 cup
- Servings: 8
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 & ½ cups cook chicken
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bell pepper
- ½ cup green onions
- ¼ cup black olives
- ½ tsp. onion seasoning
- ¼ cup jalapeños
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. garlic seasoning
- Salt and pepper
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN CAN:
- We can utilize the canned or prepared rotisserie chicken for convenience but we have to drain and shred the chicken properly.
SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Sharp cheddar cheese adds a rich, tangy flavor to this dip and we can also utilize the jack or cobbler cheese as a substitute for the cheddar cheese to add a bit more creaminess or spice.
BELL PEPPER:
- We can add red, yellow, or orange bell peppers as they are sweet, while green bell peppers have a somewhat bitter snap. You can add any color you want.
GREEN ONIONS:
- Green Onions are added to enhance the creaminess and it gives the light & fresh onion flavor.
BLACK OLIVES:
- Black olives are added to balance the dip by adding a salty, briny taste.
JALAPENOS:
- We can add the jalapenos to make the dip spicy and we can also use the pickled jalap jalapeños to give the sour kick in the dip.
MAYONNAISE:
- We have to use the full-fat, sugar-free mayo to keep the dip keto-friendly and utilize the store-bought or homemade.
SOUR CREAM:
- We have to utilize the full-fat sour cream which adds tang and creaminess to this dip to improve the texture and flavor.
GARLIC & ONION SEASONING:
- Garlic and onion seasoning adds taste without the addition of additional carbs.
SALT & PEPPER:
- Salt & pepper is added as we like to flavor the dip.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can add the green onions, chicken, bell pepper, black olives, cheese, and jalapeños in a big mixing dish.
- Then we can combine the sour cream, onion seasoning, mayonnaise, garlic seasoning, salt, & black pepper in a different dish.
- Now we can add the dressing to the chicken mixture and toss everything together properly.
- We can put the dish in refrigerator for 30 mints.
- We can have this poolside dip with celery sticks, keto tortilla chips, and cucumber sticks.
TIPS:
- We can make this poolside dip in double quantity for the gatherings.
- You can add or remove the jalapeños to adjust the level of spiciness as you like.
- We can let the poolside dip in the fridge to enhance the taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can transfer this dip to the airtight box and store this dip for 4 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- We should not have to store this poolside dip as the dairy will get split.
FAQs:
Is this poolside dip low in carbs?
- This poolside dip is low in carbs and it contains 2g net carbs and 13g protein per portion of this dip.
Will we store this poolside dip?
- We can store this poolside dip in an airtight container for 4 days in the fridge and we should not have to store this poolside dip in the freezer as the dairy will get split.
Is this poolside dip spicy?
- This poolside dip is spicy if you add the jalapenos so we can adjust the amount of jalapenos as we like.
Can I make the non-dairy poolside dip?
- We can make the non-dairy poolside dip so we have to use the vegan mayonnaise, & sour cream, and non-dairy cheese to make this dip dairy-free.
Will we utilize the canned chicken to prepare this poolside dip?
- We can use the chicken can to make this poolside dip but we have to properly drain the water and shred it evenly.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 0g
Net carbs: 2g
Protein: 13g
Total carbs: 2g
Fat: 17g
Sodium: 370mg
Potassium: 180mg
Calories: 210 kcal
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Calcium: 120mg
Iron: 0.8mg