Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing blend of cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs, perfect as a side dish or light lunch. It’s elevated with honey and smoked paprika for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
- Cucumbers (500g / 1lb 10oz): Thinly sliced, skin on.
- Plain Greek Yogurt (200g / 7oz): Full-fat recommended.
- Lemon Juice (30ml / 2 Tbsp): Freshly squeezed.
- Olive Oil (15ml / 1 Tbsp): Extra-virgin.
- Garlic (1 clove): Minced.
- Fresh Dill (15g / 2 Tbsp): Finely chopped.
- Kosher Salt (2g / ½ tsp)
- Black Pepper (1g / ¼ tsp): Freshly ground.
- Honey (5ml / 1 tsp – optional)
- Red Onion (20g / ¼ small): Thinly sliced.
- Smoked Paprika (Pinch)
- Fresh Dill Sprig (2cm / ½ in)
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Slice cucumbers, salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to remove excess water.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and honey.
- Dry & Combine: Pat cucumbers dry, then toss with red onion and dressing.
- Chill & Meld: Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve chilled, garnished with smoked paprika and a dill sprig.
Notes
Salting the cucumbers is key to preventing a soggy salad. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad,yogurt,dill,refreshing,side dish,summer,easy,healthy