Heart-Healthy Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Salad
Delight in the crisp, refreshing flavors of our heart-healthy cucumber and mint yogurt salad—a nourishing and vibrant dish perfect for warm weather or anytime you crave a light and wholesome side. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers coated in a creamy, tangy low-fat Greek yogurt dressing infused with fresh mint, dill, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this salad is a standout for flavor and nutrition. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil elevates the texture, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper ties the ingredients together seamlessly. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chilled salad is an ideal quick recipe for meal prepping or complementing grilled proteins. Packed with hydrating cucumbers and gut-friendly probiotics, it’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. Perfect for heart-conscious eaters seeking flavorful, guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (low-fat)
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (extra virgin)
Instructions
Start by washing, peeling, and thinly slicing the English cucumbers. Place the slices into a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Stir until well blended.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and dill. Add them to the yogurt mixture.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing. Stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the cucumber slices in the large mixing bowl.
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Gently toss the cucumbers to ensure even coating with the dressing.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad and give it one final gentle toss.
Before serving, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve cold and enjoy this heart-healthy refreshing salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1294 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 685 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2059 mg | 44% | |
*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.
