Description
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect summer dish, combining fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes in a delightful, creamy dressing. This refreshing salad is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it an ideal addition to picnics, barbecues, or any casual gathering. With vibrant colors and a satisfying crunch, this dish will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion and fresh dill. Soak onion in cold water for 10 minutes if desired.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and dill. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating feta cheese or olives. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; do not reheat.