creamy cucumber salad
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy summer side dish made with crisp cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced (about 8 cups sliced)
- 0.5 large red onion thinly sliced (about 1 cup sliced)
- 0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.75 teaspoon salt divided
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a large strainer. Sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to draw out excess water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, 0.25 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add sliced red onions and chopped fresh dill to the yogurt dressing and mix well.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat dry with paper towels. Add cucumbers to the dressing and stir until fully coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to chill before serving.
Notes
This creamy cucumber salad is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days. Stir before serving if liquid separates.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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