Description
A refreshing and healthy cucumber snack bowl featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onions tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with dill and lemon juice. Perfect as a light snack or a side dish, this recipe is easy to prepare and suitable for a vegetarian diet.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers (About 500 grams)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (About 150 grams)
- 1/2 red onion (About 75 grams, finely chopped)
Dressing
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (About 240 grams)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (5 grams)
- Salt to taste (About 1/2 teaspoon)
- Black pepper to taste (About 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Wash the vegetables: Thoroughly rinse the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes under running water to remove any dirt and impurities.
- Slice cucumbers: Cut the cucumbers into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare tomatoes: Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Chop onions: Finely chop the red onion and add it to the mixing bowl with the other vegetables.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the yogurt dressing over the cucumber, tomato, and onion mixture. Gently toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Optionally, garnish with additional dill or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
- Chill if desired: You can serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to enhance the freshness and flavors.
- Customize: Feel free to add other ingredients such as bell peppers or olives for added variation and taste.
- Pairing suggestion: This snack pairs wonderfully with whole-grain crackers or pita chips for an enjoyable crunch.
Notes
- Using Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a tangy flavor, but you can substitute with regular yogurt if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and dill to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Chilling the snack bowl before serving helps flavors meld together, making the dish even more refreshing.
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or olives not only enhances flavor but also boosts nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200 grams)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: cucumber snack, Greek yogurt salad, healthy snack bowl, Mediterranean snack, vegetarian snack, fresh vegetable salad
