Creamy Cucumber & Vegetable Salad
Description
A fresh, crunchy, and creamy vegetable salad loaded with crisp cucumber, shredded lettuce, carrots, tomato, and herbs. The light creamy dressing brings everything together, making this an easy side dish for lunch, dinner, or a quick refreshing meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, grated or julienned
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup finely sliced onion
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp dried dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the shredded lettuce, cucumber, carrot, tomato, onion, and fresh herbs to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Serve chilled.
Q&A
Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
A: Yes, but for maximum crunch, keep the dressing separate and mix it in just before serving.
Q: Can I use mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt?
A: Yes. You can replace some or all of the yogurt with mayonnaise for a richer dressing.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Absolutely. Grilled chicken, tuna, boiled eggs, or chickpeas work well.
Q: Can I make it without dairy?
A: Yes. Use an unsweetened dairy-free yogurt or a simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing.
Q: Is this a good side dish?
A: Yes. It pairs especially well with grilled chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, or baked potatoes.