Creamy, Crunchy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 Lemon zest (Optional, finely grated zest from 1 lemon.)
• Lemon juice (To taste; freshly squeezed from a lemon.)
• 1.5 Garlic (Finely chopped or pressed through a garlic press.)
• Salt (A pinch, then more to taste.)
• Fresh dill (A pinch.)
• Chili flakes (A pinch, to taste.)
• 0.5 cucumber Large cucumber (Cut into thin strips.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the Greek yogurt in a bowl. Add the optional lemon zest, lemon juice to taste, chopped garlic, salt, dill, and chili flakes.

2. 2

   Mix the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth, creamy dressing forms.

3. 3

   Add the thinly sliced cucumber strips to the dressing.

4. 4

   Stir or gently toss the cucumber until all the pieces are evenly coated with the dressing.

5. 5

   Serve immediately. The salad can be eaten on its own or served with an additional source of protein, such as chicken or tuna.

Notes

According to the source, one serving contains approximately 100 kcal, 20 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat, and 1 g fiber. Values may vary depending on the yogurt and the amount of toppings. The salad tastes best when freshly prepared.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• salad
• high-protein
• low-calorie
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• no-cook
• summer