Cucumber-Yogurt Salad with Dill and Mint

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A refreshing, creamy salad with cucumbers, herbs, and a tangy yogurt dressing — perfect as a side or light meal. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, plain yogurt, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 diced peeled cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, then let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Step 2: After 10 minutes, squeeze cucumbers to remove excess water, then return to bowl.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp olive oil and mix well until combined.
  5. Step 5: Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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