Cucumber-mint salad with creamy lemon & greek yogurt vinaigrette

Refreshing cucumber-mint salad topped with a creamy lemon and Greek yogurt vinaigrette is a perfect mix of tangy and fresh flavors.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon (medium zested)
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
• 3 cucumbers (medium sliced (about 4 cups))
• ¼ cup chopped spearmint
• Kosher or sea salt (if necessary)

Instructions:

1. Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until you are ready to use it.
2. Gently press the cucumber slices between sheets of paper towel to remove excess moisture. Mix them with the mint in a large bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and add more salt if needed. Serve the salad cold.

Summary:

• Calories: 588 kcal
• Fat: 57 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Potassium: 249 mg
• Magnesium: 17 mg