Fresh Cucumber Salad (Low-Carb & Diabetic-Friendly)
✅ Why It Works
- Very low in carbohydrates
- High water + fiber content
- No added sugar
- Healthy fats help prevent glucose spikes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried)
- Optional: 1–2 tsp monk fruit sweetener (if you prefer a slightly sweet taste)
🥣 Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and onion thin.
- In a bowl, whisk vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dill.
- Pour over cucumbers and toss well.
- Refrigerate at least 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
📊 Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~70
- Carbs: 4–6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Net carbs: ~3–5g
- Added sugar: 0g
🥗 Creamy Version (Still Diabetic-Friendly)
Add:
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Extra dill
- Splash of lemon juice
Mix into dressing for a creamy, protein-boosted salad.
💡 Make It a Full Meal
Add:
- Grilled chicken
- Chickpeas (if your carb tolerance allows)
- Feta cheese
- Avocado
