Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream
Cool, creamy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream is the perfect guilt-free side dish or appetizer. Featuring crisp, hydrating cucumbers paired with a tangy dressing made from low-fat sour cream, fresh dill, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. The addition of garlic, olive oil, and a touch of seasoning elevates its simplicity, creating a refreshing dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Quick to prepare and naturally low in calories, this salad is perfect for those seeking a no-cook, heart-smart recipe that’s big on taste. Serve it chilled for a refreshing complement to grilled dishes or enjoy it solo as a light snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 0.5 cup low-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers under cold running water. Peel them if desired, and then slice them thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer for even thickness.
In a small bowl, combine the low-fat sour cream, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil to create the dressing.
Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the sour cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors.
In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers. Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumbers.
Season the salad with black pepper and salt according to your taste preference.
Gently toss the cucumbers in the dressing until they are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the cucumber salad chilled as a delightful side dish or a refreshing appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 665 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 940 mg | 20% | |
*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.
