Creamy Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Creamy Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipe
Description
The Creamy Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipe balances crisp cucumber slices and mild red onion with a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, freshly minced garlic, and lemon juice. The addition of chopped dill and mint adds fragrant herbal notes that pair well with the cool cucumber. Salt and black pepper season the salad to taste, enhancing the freshness and creaminess. The ingredients are combined and refrigerated for an hour to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soften slightly.
This salad is light yet satisfying due to the yogurt's richness, contrasted by cool crunchy cucumbers and the brightness of herbs. It is suitable as a side salad alongside grilled or roasted dishes, providing a refreshing complement. The fleece dressing keeps the salad moist and flavorful without overpowering the vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt non-fat, plain
- 3-4 cucumber sliced thinly, seedless
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced and roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic pressed or minced finely
- lemon juice from ½ lemon
- ¼ cup dill plus more for garnish, chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup mint plus more for garnish, chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Toss the cucumbers and red onion in a medium to large bowl. Mix the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, mint, salt and pepper together in a small bowl then add to the cucumbers and toss to coat. Add more salt and pepper as desired and garnish with more mint and dill. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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Overall Rating
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