This Keto Loaded Cucumber Salad has a balance of crunch and a fresh taste. We prepare this cucumber salad with cheddar cheese, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, bacon, mayonnaise, garlic powder, sour cream, salt, cucumbers, and green onions. This cucumber salad contains 210 calories and three grams of net carbs. We make this cucumber salad in just twenty-five days. This Keto Loaded Cucumber Salad is excellent for Breakfasts, parties, special occasions, dinners, events, festivities, sides, appetizers, and busy days. We do not recommend storing this cucumber salad in a freezer because cucumbers get soggy after defrosting. However, as this cucumber salad keeps well in the refrigerator for two days, you can make it beforehand. You can serve this cucumber salad with Grilled Chicken Thighs, Zucchini Noodle Alfredo Bowl, Cheese & Spinach Omelette, BBQ Chicken Skewers, Cold Cuts & Cheese Platter, or Spinach Avocado Salad.
STATS:
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Caloric Content: 210 kcal
Diet: Keto
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Portion Size: 1 cup
Cooking Mode: No-cook
Total Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty Level: Easy
Total Time: 25 minutes
TOOLS:
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Frying pan
Paper towels
INGREDIENTS:
2 large Cucumbers
6 strips of bacon
½ cup Cheddar cheese
¼ cup Sour cream
3 tbsp Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Black pepper
¼ tsp Salt
2 tbsp Green onions
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CUCUMBERS:
We have to utilize cucumbers, which will provide a crunchy texture and fresh taste. As an alternative, you can use radish slices, celery sticks, or thinly sliced zucchini.
BACON:
You can utilize the bacon, as it will give a smoky flavor and salty texture. As a replacement, we can use crispy pancetta, turkey bacon, or beef bacon.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
We utilize cheddar cheese to provide sharp flavors and rich texture to this cucumber salad. You can switch it out with Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Colby Jack.
SOUR CREAM:
Make use of the sour cream to give this million-dollar dip a smooth texture and tangy taste. You can substitute high-fat Greek yogurt or heavy cream.
MAYONNAISE:
We must use mayonnaise, which will provide a smooth texture and healthy fats. You can replace it with sour cream, homemade keto mayo, or Greek yogurt.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse and cut the cucumbers into thin slices.
Completely dry them with paper towels to strain out the extra water content.
Gently cook the bacon in a skillet till they are crispier.
Put the cooked bacon on the paper towels and then crumble it.
Stir the apple cider vinegar, sour cream, pepper, mayonnaise, salt, and garlic powder in a dish.
Whisk the crumbled bacon, slices of cucumber, green onions, and shreds of cheese in a big dish.
Spread the dressing on the mixture and carefully mix them till they are uniformly coated.
For optimal flavor, chill the salad for fifteen minutes or so before serving.
TIPS:
We utilize a mandoline slicer to make thin and uniform slices.
Always properly dry the cucumbers to prevent a watery salad.
Refrigerate this salad first and then serve it to improve the flavor.
Before serving, include the dressing to make it crunchier.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN PAIRINGS:
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Garlic Butter Steak
Lemon Herb Salmon
Crispy Skin Roast Chicken
KETO BOWLS:
Avocado Chicken Bowl
Cauliflower Rice Power Bowl
Zucchini Noodle Alfredo Bowl
Keto Taco Bowl
BREAKFASTS:
Cheese & Spinach Omelette
Scrambled Eggs with Butter
Keto Egg Muffins
Sausage & Egg Skillet
GRILL AND BBQ SIDES:
Bunless Cheeseburgers
Grilled Lamb Chops
BBQ Chicken Skewers
Grilled Shrimp
LIGHT KETO MEALS:
Cold Cuts & Cheese Platter
Stuffed Avocados
Keto Lettuce Wraps
Egg Salad Cups
LIGHT AND FRESH PAIRINGS:
Creamy Coleslaw
Broccoli Salad
Spinach Avocado Salad
Cabbage Slaw Bowl
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
Stock it for nearly two days in a closed dish.
FREEZER:
We do not suggest storing the salad, as the cucumbers will be soggy after defrosting.
FAQs:
How can we avoid soggy cucumbers?
Before mixing, you can strain out the extra water content and gently salt them.
May we prepare this cucumber salad earlier?
Yes, you can make this cucumber salad earlier, although store dressing individually, stir and then serve.
Will I include additional components?
Sure, you can use boiled eggs, avocado, or olives.
Is this cucumber salad excellent for keto?
Yes, this cucumber salad is perfect for keto, as it has high-nutrient fats and fewer carbs.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 1g
Caloric Content: 210 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420 mg
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 18g
Proteins: 7g
Portion Size: 1 cup
Total Carbs: 4g
