Low Fat Creamy Cucumber Salad
Light, refreshing, and guilt-free, this Low Fat Creamy Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals or anytime you’re craving something crisp and tangy. Made with hydrating English cucumbers, low-fat Greek yogurt, and a zesty kick from Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice, this salad brings big flavor with minimal calories. The addition of fresh dill and thinly sliced red onion elevates the dish with herbal and slightly sweet notes, while a sprinkle of garlic powder and black pepper ties everything together. Requiring only 20 minutes to prep, this no-cook cucumber salad is not only quick and easy but also packed with probiotics and nutrients. Serve it chilled for a refreshing complement to grilled meats, picnics, or barbecues!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Slice the cucumbers thinly using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife. You can choose to peel them or leave the skin on for added texture.
Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Toss to ensure all slices are covered. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to release excess water.
While the cucumbers are draining, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the dressing mixture.
After the cucumbers have drained, gently press them with a paper towel to remove any remaining moisture.
Add the drained cucumber slices to the bowl with the dressing and onions. Toss everything together until the cucumbers are thoroughly coated with the dressing.
For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a starter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1398 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*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.
