Cucumber Salad (Low Carb)

Looking for a light and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summertime? This Cucumber Salad is zesty, crunchy, and takes just a few minutes to make! Plus, it’s low carb and keto-friendly.

overhead view of cucumber salad with onions ready to serve

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Why You’ll Love This Cucumber Salad

  • It can be served as a side dish or snack: This refreshing salad works as either a veggie side dish or a light and healthy snack. Or, you can even make it into a full meal by tossing in some cubed chicken.
  • It’s low carb and keto friendly: Each serving contains only 4g net carbs!
  • It’s super quick to make: With just a handful of ingredients and almost no prep time, you can have this salad ready in minutes. Perfect for busy weekdays or last-minute gatherings!

Ingredients Needed to Make This Low Carb Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredient quantities for this salad side dish are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

  • English cucumbers
  • Red onion
  • Fresh dill
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Swerve Confectioners or other sugar substitute

How to Make Cucumber Salad {Quick Overview}

This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb salad side dish. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

First, prep your vegetables. Here’s what you’ll need to do:

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers. No need to peel! The peels of English cucumbers are thin and aren’t strongly flavored, so they don’t need to be removed.
  • Thinly slice the red onions. Or, you could dice them if you would prefer.
  • Chop the dill.

Add them to a bowl.

overhead view of cucumber, red onion, and fresh dill in a glass mixing bowl ready to be tossed

Next, prepare the dressing by combining the remaining ingredients.

overhead view of cucumber salad dressing ready to be added to salad

Pour them over the veggies…

overhead view of cucumber salad dressing added to salad ingredients in glass mixing bowl ready to be lightly tossed

and toss to coat everything.

cucumber salad in glass mixing bowl tossed and ready to serve with a white serving spoon

Before serving this salad, loosely cover it and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill the veggies and to allow the flavor to deepen.

Serve and enjoy! This is a wonderful dish for enjoying at home or at picnics, BBQs, cookouts, and summer holidays.

More Summer Side Dish Recipes

If you’re hosting and need more ideas for cookout side dishes or summer picnic foods, give these a try:

How to Store Cucumber Salad in the Refrigerator

To store cucumber salad in the refrigerator, transfer it to an airtight container to keep it fresh and crisp. Make sure the dressing is well-covered to prevent it from drying out, and avoid overcrowding the container to maintain its texture. Properly stored, cucumber salad can last up to 2-3 days in the fridge.

How to Store Cucumber Salad in the Freezer

Freezing cucumber salad is not recommended because the cucumbers tend to become mushy and lose their crisp texture once thawed.

Nutrition Facts for This Easy Keto Potato Salad Recipe

Per serving (6 total servings):

  • 21 calories
  • 0.1g fat
  • 1g protein
  • 4g net carbs
overhead view of cucumber salad with onions ready to serve

Healthy and Low Carb Summer Salads

This cucumber salad is great as a side dish or snack, but it’s not hearty enough to be served as a meal. If you’re looking for salads with some staying power, give these a try:

  • Planning a party or looking for a fresh lunch idea? Try this Low Carb Chicken Salad. It’s creamy, flavorful, and so good that everyone will want seconds, even the picky eaters!
  • Looking for something tangy, creamy, and satisfying? This Low Carb Egg Salad is a great choice. Serve it as a side dish or on toasted keto bread for a quick, tasty lunch.
  • Love burgers but skipping the bun? This Big Mac Salad has everything you want: crisp veggies, seasoned beef, and creamy special sauce. It’s fresh, nostalgic, and easy to make again and again.
  • Hearty, healthy, and satisfying, this Cobb Salad is great for lunch or dinner. It’s filling but light, with a perfect mix of flavors in every bite.
  • Want to enjoy summer vibes year-round? This Chicken Strawberry Salad combines juicy berries, tender chicken, and a maple balsamic dressing. You’ll love it from the first bite!
  • Obsessed with tacos? This Low Carb Taco Salad is like a deconstructed taco in a bowl. Don’t forget to try it with our homemade taco seasoning for an extra boost of flavor.
  • For a lighter taco night, go for this Turkey Taco Salad. It’s lean, flavorful, and simple to make, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own!

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overhead view of cucumber salad with onions ready to serve

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Cucumber Salad

Looking for a light and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summertime? This Cucumber Salad is zesty, crunchy, and takes just a few minutes to make! Plus, it’s low carb and keto-friendly.
Course Keto Side Dishes, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Western
Keyword Easy, homemade
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 21kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp Swerve Confectioners or other sugar substitute optional

Instructions

  • Add cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and (if using) Swerve/sugar substitute.
  • Pour the dressing over the veggies and give everything a good mix so it’s all coated.
  • Place the salad into the fridge for at least 30 minutes, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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