Description
Creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing, vibrant side dish perfect for summer gatherings. The cool crunch of crisp cucumbers combines beautifully with a creamy yogurt dressing infused with dill and lemon, creating a delightful experience in every bite. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this salad can elevate any meal or serve as a light lunch on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch).
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the sliced cucumbers into the dressing until well-coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Toss lightly before serving and garnish with extra dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg