Description
Creamy cucumber tomato salad is a delightful blend of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a rich, creamy dressing. This refreshing dish is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light side for any meal. With its vibrant colors and flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite at your gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad combines freshness with indulgence, making it a delicious addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 ½ cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley), to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes under cool water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to a mixing bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the veggies in the mixing bowl and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving alongside grilled meats or as part of a buffet spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg