Thai Cucumber Salad

This Keto Thai Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and crunchy side dish that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. It's light yet satisfying, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal or a standalone snack.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Red onion - 50 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams
• Lime juice - 30 ml
• Fish sauce - 15 ml
• Erythritol (or preferred sweetener) - 1 teaspoon
• Thai chili (fresh or dried) - 1 small, finely chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, erythritol, chopped chili, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 85
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a keto diet.
• Rich in vitamins and hydration due to fresh vegetables.

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