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Cucumber Yogurt Salad

A refreshing side dish of crisp cucumbers folded into garlic yogurt with mint and olive oil. Perfect chilled alongside grilled grains or meats.

10 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

Middle EasternSaladNo-CookVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumber, diced
  • 1.5 cups whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried mint

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk 1.5 cups whole milk Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt until smooth.

  2. 2

    Fold in 2 diced English cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1/2 tsp dried mint until evenly distributed.

  3. 3

    Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Cucumber Yogurt Salad?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 15 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for Greek yogurt in Cucumber Yogurt Salad?

The entry for Cucumber Yogurt Salad calls for 1.5 cups whole milk Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Can I make Cucumber Yogurt Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cucumber Yogurt Salad is 1.5 cups whole milk Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Cucumber Yogurt Salad low-carb?

A serving of Cucumber Yogurt Salad carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How many calories are in Cucumber Yogurt Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 90 calories, with 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 250 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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