What makes a good dish great? It’s all in the sauce, if you ask us. Just think how a tangy dressing can transform a boring salad or how a dry meat dish can be elevated into something mouthwateringly delicious with a spicy marinade or rich gravy. And let’s not forget those creamy cheese sauces that, well, just make everything better. Here, 23 keto-friendly sauces sauces that will take your dishes to the next level.
23 Keto Sauce Recipes to Slather on Anything and Everything

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1. Homemade Basil Pesto
Serve with zoodles and shaved Parmesan for a delicious low-carb meal.

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2. All-purpose Easy Mustard Keto Salad Dressing
Tangy, flavorful and can be stored in the fridge for up to a month.
3. Spicy Lemon Herb Sauce
Try drizzling it over roasted chicken and veggies to take a standard weeknight meal up a notch.

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4. Sugar-free Caramel Sauce
You didn’t think we’d forget about dessert, did you?

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5. Low-carb Garlic Avocado Caesar Dressing
So much better than the store-bought version.
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