7+ low carb party salads that are sure to impress your guests

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A lot of thought and care go into planning a party. It’s not always easy coming up with side dishes and salads that are sure to please every guest. Keeping things low in carbs can pose an even greater challenge.
The following recipes are fun and tasty while also being low in carba. These party salads will be a hit at any event.
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Creamy cucumber salad
Cucumbers are the unsung heroes of the veggie drawer. They’re crisp and sweet with a mild flavor that pairs with any number of varied cuisines –Middle Eastern, Asian and European.
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You’ve probably got a cucumber in your fridge right now, and the video below shows a tasty way to put it to use. You can substitute low-fat sour cream or Greek-style yogurt for the sour cream if you like. The juxtaposition of the light, refreshing cucumber with the rich creaminess of the full-fat sour cream leads to a delicious result.
Summer confetti salad
Perfect for a backyard BBQ or a summer picnic, this summer confetti salad has just the right amount of flavor. It's a refreshing side dish sure to delight your friends and family.
Cherry tomato salad
A fitting summer salad for any get together, this recipe is fairly simple to make. Cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella are the best combo for a salad and will make you the star of any backyard party or holiday gathering.
Broccoli salad
Broccoli and cheddar cheese already go together perfectly in soup, so why not in a salad? This cold summer salad pairs barely steamed broccoli with cheddar, bacon, onion and almonds for a recipe you're sure to love.
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This salad is ideal for your next summer cookout, family gathering – or pretty much any meal. The broccoli in this salad can also be served raw, if you prefer. In that case, cut the broccoli smaller, as for a slaw. You could also purchase bags of broccoli slaw to make your life even easier. The video below shows how to make this simple but tasty dish.
Cauliflower salad
If you're following a low-carb diet, one summer staple is definitely off the table: potato salad. But there are low-carb versions of this dish that you can enjoy. The recipe below is one of them, subbing low-carb cauliflower for potatoes.
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You'd think that the swap would make this dish a completely different salad, but oddly enough, the mild flavors of potato and cauliflower can stand in for one another perfectly. The mayonnaise-based dressing is a dead ringer for potato salad's sauce, and a sprinkling of bacon over the top adds richness and crunch. This salad may replace the summer classic once and for all. Check out this video below for instructions.
Radish and cucumber salad
If you're looking for a super refreshing salad, the video below is it. Filled with two ultra-hydrating veggies – cucumber and radish – it's perfect for cooling down after a long hot day. And perhaps best of all? It's totally in sync with a low-carb lifestyle.
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Be sure to marinate this salad long enough to allow the radishes and cucumbers to soak up all the tasty flavors but not so long as to make them salty. About 12 to 24 hours should do it, so make this salad a day in advance so that it really sings.
Coleslaw salad
Coleslaw is an essential summer treat, but most versions are full of sugar and therefore far from friendly for low-carb diets. The video below, however, features a recipe with homemade mayonnaise and no added sugar, making it much lower in carbs than the original. The slight piquant from fresh radishes is a welcome addition too.
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This salad is best when made a little bit in advance, to allow the flavors to meld. Consider assembling it the night before your party, so the dressing can wilt the cabbage and give it the perfect texture. If you don't have time, make sure you make it at least 15 minutes before serving.
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