Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Name: Cucumber Yogurt Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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

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

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

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

Fold in 2 diced English cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1/2 tsp dried mint until evenly distributed.
3

Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Cucumber Yogurt Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Cucumber Yogurt Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cucumber Yogurt Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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