This is the cucumber salad I have been making since I was a kid, tweaked over the years once I started cooking professionally. Ribbon the cucumber instead of slicing it, salt it properly, and this keto cucumber salad with dill stays crisp instead of turning into a watery mess. I reach for English cucumbers here. … Read more
I make this on repeat all summer long, for lunch, for dinner, or just as a quick protein-packed snack. Keto shrimp salad with dill and cucumber mixes together cold in one bowl, no stovetop required at all. I use tiny salad shrimp for this most often, since they are easy to find and need almost … Read more
Starting a ketogenic diet often brings a lot of focus on macros: keeping carbs low, fats high, and protein moderate. But there’s another aspect that’s just as important for how you feel day-to-day: your gut health. The community of bacteria living in your digestive system, sometimes called the gut microbiome, thrives on variety and certain … Read more
This Low-Carb Cucumber Gazpacho is what I make when the last thing I want to do is turn on the stove. Cucumber, Greek yogurt, and a hit of jalapeño blend into something cool, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, no cooking required. I make a batch of this at the start of a hot week and keep … Read more
This Keto and Low-Carb Dadish Salad is what I make when I want something crisp and bright that doesn’t need a single ingredient from the dairy case. Thin-sliced radishes and cucumbers get tossed in a simple lemon dressing, and fresh herbs do the rest. I reach for this one in the warmer months, when radishes … Read more
This Keto Creamy Radish Salad is the one I reach for when a meal needs something cold and a little bit peppery on the side. It comes together in the time it takes to slice a few vegetables and stir a dressing together. I make this whenever radishes show up crisp at the store, since … Read more
You do not have to be a chef to pull this one off, and it does not need any special ingredients or tools. Keto shrimp alfredo with asparagus is hearty and meaty, with a delicate touch from the asparagus. Plump shrimp, tender-crisp asparagus, and a creamy Parmesan sauce come together into something genuinely restaurant-quality, made … Read more
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely crunchy, this is all you need to get a fiesta going. Keto cucumber salsa is easy to make and does not have to be tomato-based to bring the flavor. This goes great on low-carb tortilla chips, or spooned over any grilled or smoked meat. It is also a genuinely easy make-ahead … Read more
Finding a good keto ranch dressing at the store can be genuinely hard, between hidden carbs, questionable ingredients, and a real premium on price. Keto ranch dressing made at home skips all of that with a handful of ingredients you probably already have. This is about as simple as a recipe gets. Combine everything in … Read more
Give tired old coleslaw a real makeover. Keto pickle slaw with bacon has that sweet and tangy thing going, plus crunchy pickle bits and salty bacon that make it genuinely different from the usual side. A bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix makes this even easier, though shredding your own cabbage works too. This is a … Read more
This is a genuinely simple salad that uses just a handful of ingredients you likely already have. Keto cucumber and feta salad works as a quick side dish or as a light lunch on its own. Use English cucumber if you can find it. No peeling needed, the seeds are tiny enough to skip removing, … Read more
It took living in the South for twenty years before I landed on the right combination for this one. Keto Southern chicken salad leans on sour cream instead of a heavy mayo base, with toasted pecans doing the work grapes usually do in a Southern version. This is a full-fat recipe, not a lightened-up one, … Read more
Making a Thanksgiving feast is a big job, and when you’re looking for easy keto side dish recipes, none are tastier or easier than these 5-Ingredient Thanksgiving keto holiday recipes. With just a handful of ingredients (not including salt and pepper), you can add a variety of fabulous sides to this year’s keto holiday meal! … Read more
I ketoized this from a shrimp and orzo salad by Ina Garten, swapping the orzo for cauliflower and keeping everything else close to the original. Keto shrimp and cauliflower salad turned out to be one of the recipes people ask me for by name at gatherings. This is the ideal dish for parties, gatherings, pot … Read more
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