Low Carb Nudelsalat (German Pasta Salad)
Say hello to your new favorite summer dish—Low Carb Nudelsalat, a vibrant and wholesome twist on traditional German pasta salad! Instead of carb-heavy noodles, this recipe uses spiralized zucchini to create light and fresh "zoodles," beautifully paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny black olives. A zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties the flavors together for a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-carb, keto-friendly salad is ideal for those seeking a healthier alternative while still savoring classic German flavors. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side or a light, satisfying main course—perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 10 grams fresh basil
- 50 grams black olives
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by spiralizing the zucchini to create noodle-like strips, then place them into a large bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, remove the seeds, and chop into small cubes before adding to the bowl.
Step 4
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Step 5
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Step 6
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl along with the black olives.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until well combined.
Step 9
Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 10
Serve the Low Carb Nudelsalat chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1495.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1058.9 |
| Total Fat 72.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g | |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8419.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.5g | |
| Protein 26.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium 754.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2596.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories