Module 15 · Small Plates
Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci) with Crisp Vegetable Crudités
Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci) with Crisp Vegetable Crudités is a keto snack with 5.3 g net carbs, 8 g protein and 38 g fat per serving (395 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 15 minutes in total.
A creamy Ligurian sauce of walnuts, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil, served as a dip with crisp raw vegetables: an elegant snack or starter.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: celery, milk, tree nuts. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 15 min · Total time: 15 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Energy | 395 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 100 g organic walnuts, lightly toasted
- 1 piece small organic garlic clove
- 30 g Parmesan, grated
- 60 ml organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 60 ml organic double cream or water
- 5 g organic marjoram or parsley
- 150 g organic celery sticks
- 150 g organic cucumber sticks
- 100 g organic radishes
- 100 g organic chicory or little gem leaves
Step-by-step method
- Blitz the walnuts, garlic and Parmesan to a coarse crumb.
- With the motor running, add the oil and cream until creamy but still slightly textured. Season and stir in the herbs.
- Cut the vegetables into sticks and leaves and arrange around a bowl of the sauce.
Chef’s tips
- Toasting the walnuts briefly removes any bitterness from the skins.
Variations
- Toss the sauce with courgette ribbons as a pasta-like dish.
- Use hazelnuts instead of walnuts.
Storage
Sauce keeps 4 days in a covered jar in the fridge.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci) with Crisp Vegetable Crudités?
One serving has 5.3 g net carbohydrates, 8 g protein and 38 g fat (395 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci) with Crisp Vegetable Crudités ahead, store or freeze it?
Sauce keeps 4 days in a covered jar in the fridge.
Which allergens are in Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci) with Crisp Vegetable Crudités?
It contains celery, milk and tree nuts, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci) with Crisp Vegetable Crudités vegetarian?
Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.
Can I vary Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci) with Crisp Vegetable Crudités?
Yes. Toss the sauce with courgette ribbons as a pasta-like dish. Use hazelnuts instead of walnuts.