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Low Carb Snack: String Cheese and Salami Recipe

Name: Low Carb Snack: String Cheese and Salami Recipe
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 48 g
Ingredients: string cheese (mozzarella stick) 2 pieces; salami slices 6 slices; olive oil (optional) 0.5 tsp

Peel apart a string cheese, eat it with some salami. It's the low carb snack equivalent of an Italian aperitivo — simple, salty, zero carbs.

Cook 2 min Difficulty EASY 180 kcal

#keto #low carb #high protein

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

string cheese (mozzarella stick) 2 pieces
salami slices 6 slices

Seasonings/Sauce

olive oil (optional) 0.5 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 1 g 2%

Protein 11 g 25%

Fat 14 g 73%

Serving size 48g

Cooking steps

1

Remove the string cheese sticks from their packaging and set on a clean plate.
2

Gently peel each string cheese lengthwise into strips, controlling pressure to keep the strips even and intact.
3

Arrange 3 slices of salami beside each peeled string cheese to keep flavors distinct.
4

For an elevated touch, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the salami and cheese slices, if desired.
5

Serve immediately while the cheese is still cool and the salami supple for best texture contrast.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The core of this snack is string cheese (mozzarella stick), which brings a stretchy texture and subtle creaminess, balanced by the savory, cured punch of the salami slices. Together, these create the signature flavor and satisfy the low carb requirement.

Q. How should I handle the string cheese for best results?

For an enjoyable eating experience, carefully peel the string cheese lengthwise into strips. This not only makes it fun to eat but also enhances the mix of textures when paired with the salami. Applying too much force may break the cheese, so work gently for clean, even strips.

Q. How does this snack stay low carb?

This recipe contains only 1g of carbohydrates (2% of total calories) per serving, making it ideal for low carb or keto snack routines. The high protein (11g) and fat (14g) content help maintain satiety while avoiding carb spikes.

Q. How can I prevent the salami or cheese from becoming greasy or soft?

Keep the cheese chilled until serving and slice the salami just before assembling. Avoid leaving the snack at room temperature for too long, as both ingredients can soften and shed oil, which may affect texture and presentation.

Low Carb Snack: String Cheese and Salami Recipe

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