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cucumber and yogurt salad with mint and parsley in a bowl.
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Cucumber and Yogurt Salad

Creamy cucumber yogurt salad with fresh mint, parsley, and garlic. An easy European side dish that's ready in 10 minutes and perfect with grilled meat or potatoes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Course: German Sides, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Mandoline optional or use a large sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 1½ to 2 English cucumbers depending on size, Note 1
  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped, Note 2
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
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Instructions

  • Yogurt dressing: In a large bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mustard, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, mint, and parsley until smooth. Let the dressing stand for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the cucumbers. This gives the garlic and herbs time to flavor the yogurt.
    ⅔ cup Greek yogurt + 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard + 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 garlic clove + 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper + 3 tablespoons fresh mint + 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • Cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers very thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline.
    1½ to 2 English cucumbers
  • Combine: Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl and toss well until evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed. Serve immediately (Note 3).

Notes

  1. Cucumbers: Use about 5 to 6 Persian cucumbers instead. They're crisp, thin-skinned, and don't need peeling, making them an excellent substitute.
  2. Herbs: Fresh dill is a great substitute for some or all of the mint if you prefer a more traditional flavor.
  3. If making the salad ahead, keep the dressing and sliced cucumbers separate and combine them shortly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the dish | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg