Description
Cucumber Mint Yogurt Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together crisp cucumbers, cooling mint, and creamy yogurt. Perfect for summer gatherings or picnics, this salad offers a zesty flavor profile with minimal effort. It’s visually stunning and nutritious, making it an ideal side or light main course that will impress your guests while keeping you cool on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups firm cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds (about ? inch thick).
- Finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the sliced cucumbers and chopped mint into the yogurt dressing until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving in a lovely bowl or individual dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg