Description
Experience the essence of summer with this creamy cucumber tomato salad. Bursting with fresh flavors, this dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a rich yogurt dressing for a refreshing side that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light meal. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant salad that not only looks beautiful on your table but also delights your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and fresh dill until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Gently fold ingredients together using a spatula until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to add feta cheese or olives for extra flavor. Swap cucumbers with zucchini or bell peppers if desired. Serve immediately or prepare a few hours ahead for optimal flavor melding.