Creamy Cucumber Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
109 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Creamy Cucumber Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Description
Creamy Cucumber Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing uses standard or long Telegraph/English cucumbers cut thinly alongside finely sliced red onion and chopped mint to provide fresh, crisp ingredients. The creamy dressing combines full-fat yogurt, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and seasoning of salt and black pepper.
Once the dressing is mixed and allowed to rest for 20 minutes, its flavors meld, enhancing the fresh crunch of the cucumbers and the mild pungency of the onions. The salad delivers a simple, refreshing side dish that balances creamy, citrusy, and herbal notes.
This salad works well as a light accompaniment to richer main dishes or as a cool starter. Selecting the cucumber type mainly affects texture and water content; English cucumbers provide a smoother skin and fewer seeds compared to standard ones.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber standard (or 2 long Telegraph/English cucumbers) (Note 1
- 1/2 red onion , finely sliced
- 1/4 cup mint finely chopped (or 2 tsp dried mint, leaves
Creamy Lemon Yogurt Dressing
- 1 cup yogurt , full fat (Greek or plain)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/2 tsp salt each
- 1/2 tsp black pepper each
Instructions
- Dressing: Mix ingredients then leave for 20 minutes for the flavours to develop.
- Cucumber: Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into 3mm / 1/8" thick slices.
- Toss: Place cucumber, onion and mint in a bowl. Pour over Dressing and toss, then serve.
Notes
- This salad can be made using either two long Telegraph/English cucumbers or three medium standard cucumbers (often called Lebanese cucumbers in Australia).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109cal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 274IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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