Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Salad with Yogurt

Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly creamy, this Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Salad with Yogurt is the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Crisp cucumbers and thinly sliced red onion are tossed in a luscious dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant fresh dill and mint. The addition of garlic, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil brings a depth of flavor that sings of Mediterranean sunshine. This no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal healthy side dish for any meal. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld together, and enjoy a refreshing bite that’s both nutrient-packed and utterly delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light accompaniment to grilled dishes, this recipe is a must-try staple of the Mediterranean diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Start by peeling the cucumbers and then slice them in half lengthwise.

Step 2

Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and discard them. Then, cut the cucumber halves into thin slices.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Combine the cucumber and onion slices in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing. Start by mincing the garlic clove finely.

Step 5

Mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in the small bowl. Stir well to combine the ingredients into a smooth dressing.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh dill and mint leaves. Add them to the yogurt dressing and stir until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the yogurt dressing over the cucumber and onion slices in the large mixing bowl.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure all the cucumber and onion slices are well-coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 10

Serve the salad chilled, optionally garnished with additional fresh dill or mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1179.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	564.9

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 8.0mg	0%
Sodium 1264.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 22.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348.2mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1614.7mg	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: 48.5%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 35.3%