Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for a light lunch or side. Featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh garlic, it’s finished with aromatic dill for added flavor. Chilled for 30 minutes, this salad offers a cool, vibrant taste that’s easy to prepare and naturally low in calories.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
Dressing
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers evenly and place them in a large mixing bowl to form the base of the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Toss cucumbers with dressing: Pour the yogurt dressing over the sliced cucumbers and mix gently to coat them evenly with the dressing.
- Add fresh dill: Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the dressed cucumbers to enhance the refreshing flavor of the salad.
- Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier salad, use English cucumbers or remove seeds before slicing.
- You can substitute apple cider vinegar with lemon juice for a slightly different tang.
- Add a pinch of sugar or honey if you prefer a hint of sweetness.
- This salad is perfect as a healthy side dish or a light snack.
- To make it vegan, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
