Description
A refreshing cucumber salad that can be made in various styles, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- English or Persian cucumbers
- Salt for draining
- Plain yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
- Fresh herbs
- Seasonings to taste
- Optional: honey or maple syrup
- Optional protein additions: chickpeas, edamame, grilled chicken, or tofu
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly
- Salt and drain cucumbers to remove excess moisture
- Prepare dressing of choice (creamy or vinaigrette)
- Combine ingredients just before serving
- Optional: Add protein of choice for a complete meal
Notes
- Can be made 3-4 hours ahead of time
- Add creamy dressing just before serving
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for best results
- Remove seeds from regular garden cucumbers if using
- Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
- For vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, healthy salad, party food, make ahead salad, gluten free, vegetarian
