Cucumber Salad

Name: Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Cucumbers (to clean) 14.1 oz; Yellow cherry tomatoes 3.5 oz; Datterino tomatoes 3.5 oz; Red spring onions 3.5 oz; Spinach 2 cups; Greek yogurt ½ cup; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp; Apple cider vinegar 2 spoonfuls; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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129

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 129
Carbohydrates g 5.3
of which sugars g 4.9
Protein g 3.5
Fats g 10.4
of which saturated fat g 2.47
Fiber g 1.6
Cholesterol mg 4
Sodium mg 343

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Cucumber salad is that crisp, cool dish everyone in Greece loves, especially when the weather gets hot. You know, what makes a cucumber salad different is how light and refreshing it feels. It is packed with good stuff like high water content, vitamins and minerals to keep you hydrated. Really, this refreshing salad is simple yet colorful, usually mixing sliced cucumbers with colorful cherry tomatoes and crunchy spring onions.

And here's the thing, the star of the show? The creamy Greek yogurt and cucumber dressing—it's adding a smooth and tangy touch. In Greece, they really know how to turn a few basic ingredients into something that looks amazing on the table. And you know what? It fits perfectly with the summer heat. Pairing this cucumber salad recipe with dishes like beef carpaccio or a prawn frittata gives you a meal that's light but super satisfying. No question.

Other cucumber recipes are popular too, showing just how flexible this veggie is. Seriously good. You’ll find dishes like cucumber rolls, cucumber boats, or cucumber and yogurt cream as easy, refreshing sides or starters. Compared to a spicy cucumber salad or an Asian cucumber salad, this Greek version keeps flavors simple, letting the veggies really shine. Many people enjoy adding fresh herbs or a splash of lemon for extra zip. Thing is, it's the creamy yogurt dressing that makes it special.

That cool and tender bite goes great with grilled seafood, and the salad’s low-calorie vibe means you can fill your plate without a second thought. For real. When you want something for a quick cucumber salad or need a healthy cucumber salad for the family, this dish is perfect. It’s the kind of food that makes you want to grab a fork and dig in, especially when you’re hanging out with friends on a sunny day. Once you try this, you might find yourself exploring other cucumber creations because it’s just that good. It's a simple, versatile dish that fits right into any summer meal plan, and you'll love how easy it is to make.

INGREDIENTS

129

Calories per serving

Cucumbers 14.1 oz (400 g) - (to clean)

Yellow cherry tomatoes 3.5 oz (100 g)

Datterino tomatoes 3.5 oz (100 g)

Red spring onions 3.5 oz (100 g)

Spinach 2 cups (60 g)

For the Dressing: Greek yogurt ½ cup (100 g); Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (30 g); Apple cider vinegar 2 spoonfuls; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Cucumber Salad

To prepare the cucumber salad, first clean the spring onions and cut them into very thin slices 1, then transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water 2: this way they will have a less pungent flavor and remain crispy. Wash and quarter the yellow cherry tomatoes 3

and the red cherry tomatoes 4. Now wash the cucumbers and cut long, thin strips using a vegetable peeler 5; once you reach the seed-filled center, turn the cucumber and cut slices from the opposite side as well. Finally, cut the remaining cucumber core into cubes 6. You will need about 3.5 oz of cucumber strips for the salad and 5.3 oz of cucumber cubes for the dressing.

Place the cucumber cubes in a tall, narrow container, season with salt and pepper, then add the oil 7, Greek yogurt 8, and apple cider vinegar 9.

Blend with an immersion blender until you get a smooth and homogeneous sauce 10. At this point, you can assemble the salad: arrange the baby spinach leaves on a plate, add the drained spring onions 11 and the colored cherry tomatoes 12.

Complete the dish by arranging the cucumber strips in a nest shape 13 and dressing with the yogurt dressing 14: your cucumber salad is ready to be enjoyed 15!