Keto Chilled Soba Salad

Keto Chilled Soba Salad is a refreshing, low-carb twist on the traditional Japanese dish, featuring zucchini noodles in place of soba. This vibrant salad is packed with flavors from fresh vegetables and a savory sesame dressing, making it a perfect summer meal.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or julienne peeler, then place it in a mixing bowl.
2. Add the julienned cucumber, sliced radishes, and red bell pepper to the bowl with zucchini.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
5. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro on top for garnish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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