Dairy-Free Cucumber Salad with Yogurt
Refreshingly crisp and effortlessly creamy, this Dairy-Free Cucumber Salad with Yogurt is a perfect blend of light, tangy flavors and hassle-free preparation. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a luscious dressing made from dairy-free yogurt—such as coconut or almond yogurt—this recipe is ideal for those seeking a plant-based, gluten-free twist on a classic summer favorite. Accented with zesty lemon juice, aromatic fresh dill and mint, and a hint of garlic, the salad is bursting with bright, herbaceous notes, making it a delightful companion to grilled dishes or a wholesome stand-alone snack. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this vibrant cucumber salad is the ultimate refreshing side dish for warm-weather gatherings, crafted to bring delicious simplicity to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them if desired. Slice the cucumbers thinly using a knife or a mandoline for even slices.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dairy-free yogurt, chopped dill, chopped mint, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined to create the dressing.
Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the yogurt dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if necessary.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1275 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*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.
