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This refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad is a fast & easy side! low carb, sugar-free, Paleo & Keto.
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Sugar-Free Low Carb Cucumber Salad (Thai) for a Ketogenic Diet

An easy and refreshing Thai cucumber salad that takes mere minutes to prepare. This low carb recipe is sugar-free and perfect for any ketogenic diet.
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Keyword fast and easy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 75kcal
Author lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces English cucumber peeled (about 1 large cucumber)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2-3 scallions, thinly sliced

Dressing

  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup low carb powdered sugar or your favorite sweetener to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Red Boat Fish Sauce, or your favorite
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ounce crushed peanuts or 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Optional Toppings

  • Thai red chiles thinly sliced
  • carrots thinly sliced or grated
  • purple cabbage thinly sliced for color

Instructions

  • Preparation: Peel the cucumber and spiralize into noodles or slice and cut into ½ rounds or quarters. Slice the scallion, chop the cilantro, and slice any of the additional toppings if using. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Dressing: Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl and stir to dissolve the sweetener. Taste. It should be sweet, sour, and salty and balanced to your taste buds. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Mix: Assemble the salad just a few minutes before serving by tossing the ingredients with the dressing.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sugar-Free Low Carb Cucumber Salad (Thai) for a Ketogenic Diet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2g