This Keto Cucumber & Dill Salad with red onion is a light, cool, and low-carb side dish that goes well with any meal. We can make the creamy dressing with sour cream or Greek yogurt and apple cider vinegar that goes well with the salad, which is made with cucumber slices, red onion, & fragrant dill, providing a burst of flavor. Additionally, we can easily customize this Keto Cucumber & Dill Salad; we can easily change the flavors according to taste, or we can also add celery or radishes to make this salad crunchier. You can have this crispy, tangy, and fresh salad for lunch, or you can also serve this salad as a savory side. We can prepare it in advance and allow the flavors to marinate to make this salad more delightful and tasty.
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STATS:
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Prep time: Ten mins
- Cook time: Zero
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: One cup
- Servings: Four
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Salad, Side Dish
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Small bowl
- Mandolin
INGREDIENTS:
- Two cucumbers
- Quarter red onion
- Two tbsp. fresh dill
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CUCUMBER:
- We can use the Persian or English cucumbers, which work best for this dish since they have few seeds and thin skins, which add a cool crunch. We can peel the skin to make the smooth bites of salad, or leave it on for more texture.
RED ONIONS:
- Red Onion has the mildly sweet taste of red onion that counteracts the dressing’s sharpness. You can immerse the red onions in chilled water for some time to remove the sharp taste of onions.
FRESH DILL:
- We can add the fresh dill to the salad; it adds a fragrant, herbaceous tone that goes well with the onion and cucumbers. You would also utilize the dry dill in place of fresh dill (1 tsp. dry equals about 1 tbsp. fresh).
SOUR CREAM AND GREEK YOGURT:
- We use the full-fat sour cream to make the rich and creamy base of this dressing. We can also use the Greek yogurt that adds protein to this salad to make this salad light and tangy.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR OR LEMON JUICE:
- Apple cider vinegar balances the dressing’s richness by adding acidity. We would also utilize the lemon juice as a substitute of apple cider vinegar to make this cucumber salad.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Take a big bowl and add the vinegar, pepper, sour cream, olive oil, salt, & garlic powder.
- Mix the dressing with the whisk.
- We can add the dill, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- Then we can transfer the dressing to the salad.
- Toss everything till the salad gets properly mixed.
- We can taste and adjust the seasoning as required.
- Then we can chill the salad for 10 to 15 minutes before serving for the optimal flavor.
TIPS:
- Add some finely sliced celery or radishes to make this salad crunchier.
- We can make the salad before the requirement so that the flavor will get incorporated with each other.
- You can use a mandolin for really thin cucumber slices.
- We can salt the cucumber slices and let them drain for 10 minutes if you like your salad less wet.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can save the cucumber salad in an airtight bowl and preserve the salad for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- We should not have to preserve this cucumber salad in the freezer because the cucumbers will lose their texture.
FAQs:
Does this cucumber salad have low-carb content?
- Yes, this cucumber salad has low carb content, and it comprises just 2.5g of net carbs, and 1.5g of protein is present in one portion of this salad.
Can I make this cucumber salad before the time?
- Yes, we can make this cucumber salad before time to make this cucumber salad more flavorful and tasty.
How to prepare the dairy-free cucumber salad?
- We can add the dairy-free sour cream or coconut-based yogurt to make this cucumber salad dairy-free.
Is this cucumber salad spicy?
- This cucumber salad is not spicy at all, but we can add the crushed red pepper or hot sauce to make this cucumber salad spicier.
Will we store this cucumber salad?
- We can store this cucumber salad in an airtight box and preserve this salad for 2 to 3 days in the fridge, but we should not have to freeze this salad as the texture of the cucumber will be ruined.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 80 kcal
Vitamin A: 200 IU
Total carbs: 4g
Potassium: 220mg
Net Carbs: 2.5g
Calcium: 30mg
Fiber: 1.5g
Sodium: 180mg
Protein: 1.5g
Iron: 0.4mg
Fat: 7g
