Cucumber and Onion Salad with Yogurt Cumin Vinaigrette

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Cucumber and Onion Salad with Yogurt Cumin Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for any meal. Featuring crunchy English cucumbers, sharp red onions, and the fresh brightness of dill, this salad boasts a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, olive oil, white vinegar, and a hint of honey for sweetness. Ground cumin adds a warm, earthy note, elevating this dish into something truly special. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free salad is ideal for a quick lunch or as a standout accompaniment to grilled meats or Mediterranean-inspired mains. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully and enhance every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium English cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds. If desired, use a mandoline slicer for even slices.

Step 2

Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice it into thin julienne strips.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by combining the Greek yogurt, olive oil, white vinegar, ground cumin, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill to the bowl with the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Toss everything gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1014.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	600.2

Total Fat 33.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 24.5mg	0%
Sodium 1286.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 435.9mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1477.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 31.9%