Low Fat Cucumber Salad with Yogurt
Light, refreshing, and incredibly simple to prepare, this Low-Fat Cucumber Salad with Yogurt is the perfect guilt-free side dish for any meal. Featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made from low-fat plain yogurt, freshly chopped dill, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this salad is bursting with cool, vibrant flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it's a healthy, low-calorie option that's ideal for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or as a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshment, and enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for anyone seeking easy, low-fat cucumber salad recipes that don't skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
Place the cucumber slices into a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the low-fat plain yogurt, chopped dill, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and crush or mince the garlic clove. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
Add the yogurt mixture to the bowl of sliced cucumbers.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until the cucumbers are evenly coated with the yogurt dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad chilled as a side dish, garnished with extra dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1376 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1262 mg | 27% | |
*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.
