Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dressing
A fresh and simple cucumber salad with a creamy yogurt dressing flavored with dill, garlic, and lemon. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your refreshing cucumber salad!
Notes
For best texture, use firm cucumbers and pat them dry. Serve with grilled chicken, rice, or a sandwich, and add mint leaves for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, quick salad