Description
Embrace the refreshing crunch of summer with a Creamy Cucumber Salad that nourishes your body from the inside out. This salad provides the perfect balance of crisp textures and cooling flavors, making it a staple for any wellness-focused kitchen. Using simple, whole ingredients, it enhances gut health and energy levels while offering hydration and satisfaction without the heavy feeling of traditional salads.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Large English Cucumbers
1/2 Red Onio
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
3 tablespoons Fresh Dill
1 clove Garlic
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin, uniform rounds
- Place the cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with sea salt, and let sit for about 10 minutes
- After 10 minutes, gently press the cucumbers to remove excess moisture and transfer to a large mixing bowl
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth
- Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, tossing gently to coat
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with cashew cream or almond yogurt.
Allow the salad to chill to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg