Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream
Refreshingly crisp and effortlessly creamy, this Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream is a light and vibrant side dish perfect for any healthy meal. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers, tangy sour cream, zesty lemon juice, and just a hint of fresh dill, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. The addition of red onion and crumbled feta cheese adds a savory depth, while a touch of olive oil ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this chilled salad is ideal for summer gatherings, alongside grilled dishes, or as part of your weekly meal prep. Healthy, delicious, and easy to make, it’s a must-try for fans of simple yet flavorful recipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers, then slice them very thinly. You can use a mandolin slicer for even slices.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the red onion and place it in a large mixing bowl with the cucumbers.
Step 3
Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and onion.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 5
Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss until all the slices are evenly coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and give it a light mix to distribute the cheese.
Step 7
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve chilled as a side dish to Mediterranean or grilled dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (861.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 570.1 |
| Total Fat 44.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 84.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1766.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.4g | |
| Protein 15.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 385.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1050.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories