Cucumber Yogurt Salad

This refreshing Dairy-Free Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt Salad is a perfect accompaniment to any meal, combining the crispness of cucumbers with the creaminess of plant-based yogurt. It's light, zesty, and packed with flavor, making it an ideal side dish for warm evenings.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 2 medium, diced
• Coconut yogurt - 200 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh mint - 10 grams, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Wash and dice the cucumbers into small pieces.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut yogurt, minced garlic, chopped mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the diced cucumbers to the yogurt mixture and gently fold until well combined.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional mint if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from cucumbers and mint, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Coconut yogurt provides probiotics that support gut health.

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