Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt

Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt is the perfect addition to your mealtime repertoire. Featuring crisp cucumber rounds, tangy Greek yogurt, fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. The creamy yogurt dressing, lightly enhanced with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper, complements the crunch of cucumber and red onion beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is ideal for summer lunches, light dinners, or as a side dish. Plus, with its low-fat and nutrient-rich ingredients, it’s a delicious way to care for your heart while delighting your taste buds. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor, and don’t forget an extra sprinkle of dill for garnish!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumber
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 medium red onion

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife or mandolin, thinly slice the cucumbers into even rounds. If the cucumbers are thick-skinned, consider peeling them before slicing.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly, then cut the slices into manageable pieces, such as halves or quarters, depending on preference.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir well until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions to the bowl with the yogurt dressing. Gently toss the vegetables in the dressing until they are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more black pepper or sea salt to taste.

Step 7

Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(758.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	387.3

Total Fat 15.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 8.0mg	0%
Sodium 675.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.9mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 1007.2mg	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: 39.7%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 38.1%