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Cucumber Carrot Yogurt Salad for Weight Loss in glass bowl with creamy yogurt.
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Cucumber Carrot Yogurt Salad for Weight Loss | Easy Recipe

A quick, refreshing, and healthy salad with cucumbers, carrots, and creamy yogurt dressing. Perfect low-calorie side dish for weight loss, quick lunches, or light dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: healthy, Salad, Side Dish, weight loss
Cuisine: international
Calories: 69
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Cucumber Thinly sliced for crunch
  • 1 medium Carrot Grated for sweetness and texture
  • ½ cup Plain yogurt Low-fat or Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • pinch Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • pinch Roasted cumin powder Optional adds earthy flavor
  • handful Fresh mint or coriander Optional for garnish and freshness

Equipment

  • Cutting board and knife
  • mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Prep the vegetables: Wash cucumber and carrot. Slice cucumber into thin rounds and grate the carrot.
  2. Make the yogurt dressing: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, salt, black pepper, and optional roasted cumin powder. Mix until smooth.
  3. Combine vegetables and dressing: Place cucumber and carrot in a mixing bowl, pour the dressing, and toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh mint or coriander. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for extra refreshment.
  5. Optional tips: Add roasted seeds or a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance flavor.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed fresh, but can store vegetables and dressing separately in the fridge for a few hours.
  • Don’t freeze this salad as it will lose crunch and yogurt texture.
  • Perfect paired with Jamaican Curry Chicken, Caldo de Pollo, Garlic Butter Noodles, Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Lentil Stew over Mashed Potatoes, or Vegetable Fried Rice as a healthy side.