Dairy-Free Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Salad
Cool, creamy, and bursting with refreshing flavors, this Dairy-Free Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Salad is the perfect plant-based dish to elevate your summer meals. Featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed in a luscious dairy-free yogurt dressing made with coconut or almond yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of garlic, this salad is both light and satisfying. Fresh mint leaves add an aromatic touch, while a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, and sugar balances the flavors beautifully. With a quick 20-minute prep time and no cooking required, this vegan cucumber salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a cooling side dish for spicy mains. Garnish with a few extra mint leaves for a vibrant, eye-catching presentation, and serve it cold for maximum flavor. Enjoy a deliciously dairy-free twist on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt (such as coconut or almond yogurt)
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Peel them if desired, then slice them into thin rounds or half-moons depending on your preference.
Chop the fresh mint leaves roughly. Keep a few leaves aside for garnishing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and chopped mint leaves.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dairy-free yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and sugar until smooth and well combined.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the cucumber and mint mixture.
Gently toss everything together until the cucumber slices are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
Transfer the salad into a serving dish and garnish with the reserved mint leaves for a decorative touch.
Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your refreshing Dairy-Free Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1289 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 749 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2172 mg | 46% | |
*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.
