🥒 Creamy Cucumber Salad (Keto Friendly)
✨ Description
A refreshing, tangy, and creamy salad perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or a light side dish. This salad uses crisp English cucumbers mixed with a sour cream and dill dressing — low carb and absolutely delicious!
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 Long English Cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp White Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder (optional)
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1–2 tsp Sweetener (erythritol or sugar substitute for keto)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers: Slice cucumbers thinly (use a mandoline for consistency).
- Salt & drain (optional): Sprinkle a little salt over cucumbers and let sit for 15–30 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, mix sour cream, vinegar, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and sweetener if using.
- Combine: Add cucumbers to the dressing and gently mix until well-coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🍴 Servings
- Makes about 4–6 servings
🔢 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 3g (Net carbs: ~2g)
- Protein: 1g
💡 Tips
- Use Greek yogurt for extra protein or a lighter option.
- Add red onion slices for extra tang and crunch.
- For extra freshness, add a splash of lemon juice or zest.
- Letting the salad chill allows flavors to meld better.
✅ Benefits
- Low-carb & Keto-friendly
- Hydrating and light
- Rich in vitamins A and K
- Naturally gluten-free
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use regular cucumbers?
A: Yes, but peel and remove seeds if they’re too large or bitter.
Q: How long does this salad last in the fridge?
A: Best within 1–2 days as cucumbers release moisture and may get soggy.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Absolutely! Use dairy-free yogurt or sour cream alternatives.
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