Low Fat Refreshing Yogurt Salad
Cool, creamy, and packed with vibrant vegetables, this Low Fat Refreshing Yogurt Salad is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for summer or year-round enjoyment! Featuring low-fat plain yogurt as the base, this salad bursts with freshness from crisp cucumber, shredded carrot, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the crunch of bell peppers and red onion, all elevated with a zesty touch of lemon juice, fragrant mint leaves, and warming ground cumin. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritious dish is perfect as a light, refreshing side or even a healthy main course. Serve it chilled for the peak of flavor; it’s an excellent choice for health-conscious food lovers seeking a combination of cool texture and bright taste. Keywords: low fat yogurt salad recipe, refreshing vegetable salad, healthy summer side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Start by washing all your vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel the cucumber and dice it into small cubes. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Grate the carrot using a box grater and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Dice the green bell pepper and chopped red onion, then add them to the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them into the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, combine the low-fat plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Stir the yogurt mixture together until smooth and well blended.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the chopped vegetables and mix everything gently to coat all ingredients in the yogurt.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad another gentle mix. Serve cold as a refreshing side or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1419 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1657 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.
