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Keto Green Bean Faux-tato Salad

A creamy, crunchy keto-friendly green bean salad that tastes just like potato salad but without the carbs. Perfect for lunch, side dishes, or low carb meal prep. Made with fresh green beans, bacon, eggs, and a tangy dressing with a secret splash of pickle juice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped

  • 3 boiled eggs, chopped

  • 3 strips bacon, crisped and crumbled

  • 1 celery stalk, diced (optional)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 12 teaspoons pickle juice

Instructions

  • Steam green beans for 6–8 minutes until tender but still crisp.

  • Immediately place beans in an ice bath to stop cooking and keep color bright. Drain well.

  • Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble. Chop boiled eggs, onion, and celery.

  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and pickle juice.

  • Toss green beans, eggs, bacon, onion, and celery with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Chill at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.

Notes

  • Use canned green beans (rinsed and drained) if short on time.

  • Add parmesan on top for extra flavor.

  • Great make-ahead salad that improves overnight.

  • Optional add-ins: dill pickles, cheddar cheese cubes, sunflower seeds, or cherry tomatoes.

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

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