Low Carb Cucumber Noodle Lemon Gremolata is a divine, low carb seasonal side dish that takes little time in the kitchen but complements any entree.
Gardening.
You either are or aren't a gardener.
I've got great love for gardeners. One of them is my hubby.
Problem for me is I don't have an ounce of a green thumb in me. I love to harvest, oh I how I love to harvest all my fabulous organic produce that my hubby works so hard to produce for me.
Green beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, zucchini, peppers, he's got me covered!
When I thought about what the Kohl's #MakeYourMove campaign means to me, I thought hard and long how I could try to become a better gardener. If only I would remember to water my plants daily. If only I would try to make time to weed the garden. If only I would help my hubby fence that garden so critters wouldn't eat our lovely produce. If only......
Being a partner in this Kohl's #Makeyourmove campaign is quite thought provoking. The goal is to get you outside more, moving more, enjoying the world around you and simply enjoying yourself and your family without all the noise.
That noise to me as a mother is the electronics of course. That noise to me as a work from home mom/blogger is to make time away from my laptop and iPhone to spend outdoors either by myself reading or enjoying dinner outside on our deck.
So I may not have that green thumb as my hubby does, but you know what I do have? I have a hubby who just enjoys that I ENJOY the garden and all HIS hard work and that I make some fabulous meals with the harvest. So what if I can't keep most flowers alive in my home. So what.
This stevia plant is lucky to be alive. It's been living in my home since last summer. Last summer people! This is a HUGE accomplishment for me!
Of course since I'm not a gardener really I certainly didn't realize that the cute garden stacks I bought from Kohls were for INDOOR plants. Um, right, you write on them with chalk and use them in your indoor pots. Because how silly right to use them outdoors......well, with the weather and all.
Anyway, well, I did. I did use them outdoors and good thing for me I can tell the difference between fresh herbs and plants because that first rain came and washed away all my nicely written titles.
There's a reason I'm not a gardener and this idea is certainly one of them.
But they sure did look cute and pretty before it rained.
My original idea was to use zucchini as my noodle for this recipe. But I changed my mind and chose cucumbers instead just for a change because everything is all zucchini lately and cucumber is cool too.
Grabbed my spiralizer and away we went to the kitchen. My harvest of fresh parsley, fresh cucumbers and cute little tomatoes.
Perfect summer harvest and a perfect side for any meal.
It's fresh, tasty, crisp and smells of the outdoors!
Want to learn more about the healthy solutions offered at Kohl’s and their #MakeYourMove campaign? Check out their social channels: Facebook, Twitter,Instagram and Pinterest.
Low Carb Cucumber Noodle Lemon Gremolata
Ingredients
- 3 English Cucumber or 8 cups spiralized noodles
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place the first 3 ingredients into a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk the remaining ingredients together and toss with cucumber noodles.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Kohl's.
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Sheryl Mayberry-Ebbs
why isnt this considered as a keto recipe as well?
Anita
My husband definitely has the green thumb of the two of us, but he thinks it's cute when I try to grow plants! Beautiful and refreshing salad!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer
We have a garden, but it hasn't been as successful as last year's! I am loving this gremolata and this adorable garden signs!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I don't have a green thumb either! I think I kill everything that I try to plant! My dad on the other hand is amazing at keeping plants alive! haha Great change up in using the Cucumber instead of the zucchini!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
I've seen the oodles of spiral zucchini noodles, but this is the first time I've seen spiral cucumber noodles. I like it! I also like the sound of your lemon gremolata. YUM!
Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition
I totally have a BLACK thumb! I am jealous of your garden and I love those chalkboard garden markers! This looks delicious!
Martha @ A Family Feast
How cute are those garden signs! My husband is the gardener in our family - I think he'd love those!
claire @the realistic nutritionist
I can't grow anything to save my life. HOWEVER - that I will fix next year. And it's official - I NEED a spiralizer!
The Food Hunter
I have a semi green thumb...I love your little garden sticks!
Lora @cakeduchess
I have a semi-green thumb. I grow fabulous herbs and my tropical fruit trees are doing well (low-maintenance!). Love this light salad full of flavors!
Stephanie
I do not have a green thumb either, but I would love to have a garden! What a yummy salad!