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Creamy Herb Cucumber Salad

This creamy herb cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish made with crisp cucumbers, Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and lemon. It’s a quick high-protein, low-carb salad finished with crunchy crushed almonds.
Servings: 2
Calories: 135.6kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp mint fresh, chopped
  • ½ garlic clove grated (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp almonds crushed (optional, for topping)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Mandoline or knife

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion using a mandoline or sharp knife.
    2 cucumbers, 2 tbsp red onion
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, mint, garlic (if using), salt, and black pepper.
    ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dill, 1 tbsp mint, ½ garlic clove, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch black pepper
  • Add the cucumber and red onion and toss until evenly coated.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld.
  • Taste and adjust lemon, salt, or pepper as needed.
  • Top with crushed almonds just before serving for added crunch.
    2 tbsp almonds

Cooking Tips

  • Reduce Wateriness: Salt cucumbers lightly and let sit 5–10 minutes, then pat dry before mixing.
  • Extra Protein: Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it more filling.
  • More Crunch: Top with crushed almonds or sunflower seeds just before serving.
  • Boost Flavour: Add extra lemon juice or fresh cracked pepper before serving.
  • Meal Prep Tip: Keep dressing separate until serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Herb Cucumber Salad
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
135.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.6
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.7
g
4
%
Cholesterol
 
1.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
36
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
558.3
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.7
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3.8
g
16
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
6.8
g
14
%
Vitamin C
 
14.4
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
107.5
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1.2
mg
7
%
Magnesium
 
69.6
mg
17
%
Zinc
 
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.