Low Sodium Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Salad
Cooling, refreshing, and light, this Low Sodium Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Salad is the perfect guilt-free side dish for warm weather gatherings or healthy weekday meals. Packed with hydrating cucumber slices, creamy Greek yogurt, and a vibrant kick from fresh mint and lemon juice, this recipe keeps sodium in check while delivering bold, natural flavors. The addition of garlic and a drizzle of olive oil offers a savory depth to balance its tangy, herbaceous notes. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for anyone seeking low-sodium, heart-healthy recipes that don’t skimp on taste. Serve chilled and let the harmonious blend of ingredients soothe your senses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers if desired and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons for thicker cucumbers.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely, reserving a few whole leaves for garnish if desired.
In a large bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the yogurt mixture, stirring well.
Add the sliced cucumbers and chopped mint to the bowl with the yogurt mixture. Stir to combine.
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with black pepper.
Toss the salad gently to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with reserved mint leaves.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 731 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1771 mg | 38% | |
*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.
