Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner. The crisp cucumbers combined with a tangy yogurt dressing create a delightful combination of flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 English cucumbers
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, stems removed, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the cucumber: Partially peel the cucumbers, leaving some of the peel to make stripes. Slice them in half lengthwise, scrape out and discard the seeds, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Salt the cucumber: Place the cucumbers in a colander, season with salt, and let drain for 20-30 minutes.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together yogurt, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Combine: Pat dry the cucumbers, add to the dressing along with onions, toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with dill and serve.
Notes
- If you prefer fresh garlic, start with 1 small clove, grated or minced.
- You can substitute dill with mint, parsley, or a mix of both.
- Explore our shop for quality Mediterranean ingredients like olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 58.7 kcal
- Sugar: 4.7g
- Sodium: 19.9mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.003g
- Carbohydrates: 9.9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 1.9mg
