Low Fat Creamy Cucumber Dressing
Light, refreshing, and irresistibly creamy, this Low Fat Creamy Cucumber Dressing is a game-changer for healthy eating. Made with wholesome ingredients like English cucumber, low-fat Greek yogurt, and fragrant fresh dill and parsley, this dressing expertly balances creaminess with a bright, zesty tang of lemon juice. Enhanced by a hint of garlic, sweet paprika, and just the right touch of seasoning, it's blended to silky perfection in just 10 minutes. Ideal for salads, as a dip for veggies, or a flavorful topping for grilled chicken or fish, this versatile and low-calorie dressing brings bold flavor without guilt. Perfect for meal preppers, it makes up to 8 servings and stores beautifully in the refrigerator. If you're searching for a healthy homemade dressing recipe, this one hits all the right notes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 English cucumber
- 0.75 cups Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Sweet paprika
Instructions
Peel half of an English cucumber and cut it into rough chunks.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cucumber chunks, low-fat plain Greek yogurt, finely chopped fresh dill, finely chopped fresh parsley, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the peeled garlic clove.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Season the dressing with salt, ground black pepper, and sweet paprika. Pulse the blender a few more times to incorporate the spices.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice for more tang or additional herbs for extra flavor.
Transfer the dressing to a bowl or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir well before serving and enjoy this low-fat creamy cucumber dressing over fresh salad greens, as a dip, or even as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 1254 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 632 mg | 13% | |
*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.
