Description
Keto Greek Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics or as a light side at gatherings, this salad is not only delicious but also low in carbs, making it ideal for those following a keto lifestyle. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, it’s an impressive addition to any meal that will delight your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly.
- Slice cucumbers into half moons or quarters. Halve cherry tomatoes and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Soak sliced red onions in cold water for a few minutes to reduce sharpness if desired. - Customize by adding Kalamata olives or bell peppers for extra flavor. - To keep the salad fresh longer, add the dressing just before serving.