CREAMY GARLIC CUCUMBER SALAD LOW CARB
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2 | 2g NET CARBS PER SERVING)
FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for sweating cucumbers)
FOR THE CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 tsp allulose (for a hint of sweetness)
FOR TOPPING:
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (mix of black & white)
- Optional: 1/4 tsp sesame oil (for drizzle)
- Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
SWEAT THE CUCUMBERS
- Put cucumber slices in a bowl
- Add 1/2 tsp salt and mix well
- Let sit for 10 minutes to remove excess water
DRAIN & DRY
- Transfer cucumbers to a colander
- Rinse lightly with water
- Pat dry with paper towels
This step keeps the salad creamy, not watery
MAKE THE SAUCE
- In a bowl, mix:
- Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- Mayo
- Garlic
- Lemon juice (or vinegar)
- Salt & pepper
- Sweetener (optional)
- Mix until smooth and creamy
COMBINE
- Add dried cucumbers to the sauce
- Toss well until fully coated
TOP & SERVE
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds
- Add sesame oil drizzle (optional)
- Add chili flakes if you like spice
- Serve immediately while fresh & crunchy
PRO TIPS DON’T SKIP!
- Sweating is important → prevents watery salad
- Use English or Persian cucumbers → fewer seeds, better texture
- Toast sesame seeds yourself → stronger flavor (2 min in dry pan)
- For spice → add sriracha or chili crisp
- Meal prep tip → keep sauce & cucumbers separate, mix before serving (lasts up to 3 days)
RESULT: Creamy, garlicky, crunchy salad with a fresh tangy kick — perfect for keto & quick meals!