Vegan Cucumber Salad with Yogurt
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Vegan Cucumber Salad with Yogurt is the perfect plant-based dish for a quick side or a light meal. Featuring crisp slices of English cucumber, tangy vegan yogurt, and the vibrant flavors of fresh dill, lemon, and garlic, this salad is a simple yet elegant dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Thinly sliced red onion adds a delicate bite, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil enhances the creaminess of the dressing. With no cooking required, this recipe is ideal for warm days when you crave something light and hydrating. Serve it chilled for an irresistible combination of textures and flavors that’s both refreshing and wholesome. Perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets, this cucumber salad is sure to become a summertime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 1 cup Vegan plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly into rounds using a sharp knife or a mandoline for even slices. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the cucumber slices.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove, then add it to the bowl with cucumbers and dill.
Juice the lemon to obtain one tablespoon and pour it over the cucumber mixture.
Peel and finely slice half a small red onion into thin strips. Add these to the cucumber mixture.
In a separate small bowl, combine the vegan plain yogurt with the extra virgin olive oil. Mix well until smooth.
Add the yogurt and oil mixture to the cucumbers. Stir gently to coat the cucumber slices thoroughly.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
Refrigerate the salad for approximately 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1276 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1180 mg | 25% | |
*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.
