Dairy-Free Creamy Cucumber Salad
Enjoy the refreshing twist of this Dairy-Free Creamy Cucumber Salad—a light and flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion! This recipe transforms the classic creamy cucumber salad into a plant-based delight, using dairy-free yogurt for a velvety texture without the lactose. Crisp cucumber slices and delicate red onion are tossed in a tangy dressing of apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup for balanced sweetness, while fresh dill adds an herby flourish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short chill in the fridge, this quick yet impressive dish is ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a cooling complement to hearty main courses. Each bite bursts with garden-fresh flavor, making this vegan cucumber salad your new go-to for light and wholesome meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup dairy-free yogurt
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Place the cucumber slices in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the mixing bowl with the cucumbers.
Roughly chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the cucumbers and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Add the dairy-free yogurt to the dressing mixture and whisk until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture in the large bowl.
Gently toss everything together until the cucumbers and onions are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, toss the salad again to redistribute the dressing. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1357 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1460 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.
