Cucumber and Onion Salad with Yogurt Cumin Vinaigrette
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Cucumber and Onion Salad with Yogurt Cumin Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for any meal. Featuring crunchy English cucumbers, sharp red onions, and the fresh brightness of dill, this salad boasts a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, olive oil, white vinegar, and a hint of honey for sweetness. Ground cumin adds a warm, earthy note, elevating this dish into something truly special. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free salad is ideal for a quick lunch or as a standout accompaniment to grilled meats or Mediterranean-inspired mains. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully and enhance every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds. If desired, use a mandoline slicer for even slices.
Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice it into thin julienne strips.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by combining the Greek yogurt, olive oil, white vinegar, ground cumin, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill to the bowl with the vinaigrette.
Toss everything gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.4 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1477 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
