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cucumber & dill yogurt salad

cucumber & dill yogurt salad

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Salt the cucumber separately and drain it. Add to the yogurt dressing last — that drained cucumber holds the dressing instead of turning it watery.

Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
120
Carbs
10g
Protein
6g
Fat
7g

Flavor Profile

🥒 Crisp and refreshing cucumber
🥛 Creamy and tangy Greek yogurt
🌿 Fragrant and herbaceous with fresh dill
🍋 Bright and zesty lemon finish

Ingredients

🥒 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
🥛 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
🌿 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste
🫒 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🌰 1 tbsp toasted walnuts or almonds (optional)

Instructions

01

In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, dill, salt, and black pepper.

02

Add sliced cucumbers and toss until well coated.

03

Let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

04

Garnish with toasted nuts if using, and serve chilled.

🧬 Food Science

Cucumbers are over 95% water, making them an excellent hydrating food. Greek yogurt provides probiotics for gut health, while fresh dill offers anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits, making this salad both refreshing and nutritious.

Pair It

🥂 Iced Mint Green Tea
🍽️ Whole Wheat Pita Bread