This simple four-ingredient salad is super refreshing and hydrating, perfect for a hot summer evening or as part of a light lunch. It pairs well with pita bread and fish dishes and is a favorite in my house.
Cucumber Yogurt Salad Recipe
Ingredients (for 2 people)
- 1 medium size cucumber
- 2 tbsp plain/unsweetened grassfed milk yogurt
- 1 tsp fresh or dried dill
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Peel cucumber and grate into thin slices with the coarse blade of the grater.
- Add 1 teaspoon of dill, and salt to taste.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of yogurt to the cucumber and combine well.
- Garnish with a dill sprig or a couple of cucumber slices.
- Enjoy.
Cucumbers are particularly beneficial for hydration; they are also low in calories and provide essential nutrients like soluble fiber, vitamin K and C. Dill provides a nice flavor as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is great for digestion. Yogurt adds healthy fats, several minerals and vitamins, and a plethora of beneficial microbes to this simple side dish.
Written by Karen Wegehenkel