Description
This refreshing salad combines crisp cucumber with tangy Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime for a light and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by peeling the cucumber and cutting it into small cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and minced garlic.
- Add the cucumber to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, prepare the dressing and cucumber separately and combine just before serving. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg