Four-Ingredient Keto Cucumber Mint Salad

Name: Four-Ingredient Keto Cucumber Mint Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4

keto low-carb four ingredient cucumber mint feta olive oil refreshing

Salads

This incredibly refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad combines crisp cucumbers with fresh mint, creamy feta cheese, and golden olive oil for a light, cooling side dish that's perfect for hot days with just 4g net carbs per serving.

Recipe Details

Units:

Metric Imperial

Servings:

Prep: 10 Cook: 0

Ingredients

2 large2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
60ml1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
115g4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
45ml3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice 2 large2 large English cucumbers into thin rounds, about 3mm (1/8-inch) thick.
Arrange cucumber slices on a serving platter or in a large bowl.
Sprinkle 60ml1/4 cup fresh mint leaves evenly over the cucumbers.
Add 115g4 oz feta cheese crumbles throughout the salad.
Drizzle 45ml3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil evenly over the entire salad.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and a light sprinkle of sea salt (go easy on salt as feta is already salty).
Let stand for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

id: english_cucumbers metric: 2 large imperial: 2 large name: English cucumbers, thinly sliced
id: fresh_mint metric: 60ml imperial: 1/4 cup name: fresh mint leaves, chopped
id: feta_cheese metric: 115g imperial: 4 oz name: feta cheese, crumbled
id: extra_virgin_olive_oil metric: 45ml imperial: 3 tbsp name: extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice {english_cucumbers} into thin rounds, about 3mm (1/8-inch) thick.
Arrange cucumber slices on a serving platter or in a large bowl.
Sprinkle {fresh_mint} evenly over the cucumbers.
Add {feta_cheese} crumbles throughout the salad.
Drizzle {extra_virgin_olive_oil} evenly over the entire salad.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and a light sprinkle of sea salt (go easy on salt as feta is already salty).
Let stand for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tips

Cucumber Choice: English cucumbers have fewer seeds and thinner skins, making them perfect for this salad. If using regular cucumbers, peel and seed them first.

Uniform Slicing: Use a mandoline for perfectly uniform, thin slices. Consistent thickness ensures even flavor distribution and elegant presentation.

Mint Handling: Don't cut mint too far ahead as it can blacken. Chop just before using and handle gently to prevent bruising.

Feta Quality: Use good-quality feta cheese - Greek or Bulgarian varieties have the best flavor and texture for this salad.

Oil Importance: Since olive oil is a main flavor component, use your best extra virgin olive oil. The quality will be very noticeable.

Resting Time: Allow the salad to sit briefly so the cucumbers release their juices and marry with the olive oil and feta.

Carb Count: Each serving contains approximately 4g net carbs, making this perfect for ketogenic eating.

Make-Ahead: Can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead, but add mint just before serving to maintain its bright color and fresh flavor.