Healthy Exchanges Creamy Cucumbers
Brighten up your mealtime with Healthy Exchanges Creamy Cucumbers, a refreshing and guilt-free side dish perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp cucumber slices and red onion with a tangy, creamy dressing made from non-fat plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and fragrant fresh dill. Light on calories but big on flavor, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes and is naturally low in fat and high in protein, making it a great choice for healthy eating. Whether you’re serving it as a summer side for BBQs or a light addition to weeknight dinners, these creamy cucumbers are sure to impress with their vibrant flavor and satisfying crunch. Serve chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds. Optionally, you can peel the cucumbers if desired.
Thinly slice half of a red onion and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the non-fat plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill (chopped), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the cucumber slices and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the cucumbers a gentle stir. Serve chilled as a light and refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*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.
