WW Cucumber Dill Salad

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WW Cucumber Dill Salad is a light and refreshing taste that can be included in any healthy eating program. Fresh and crisp cucumbers are mixed with the tangy fruity dressing, fresh dill & vinegar & give your mouth a clean and satisfying crunch. This salad is an excellent variety to use when it comes to prepping lunches or other meals, summer barbecues, or a cold side dish with grilled meats. It is not time-consuming, does not have a lot of points & it is full of fresh flavors which will not bog you down. Better still, the WW Cucumber Dill Salad is creamy but does not contain the calories found in mayo, and can be eaten without feeling guilty during warm weather. It comes together quickly, it is refreshing &, to be honest, it tastes amazing!

STATS:

  • Diet: Low-fat, Vegetarian, Weight Watchers-friendly
  • Course: Side dish, Salad
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 minutes
  • Working time (total): 10–15 minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 small bowl
  • Total yield: 4 servings
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: No-cook

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • Thinly slice two big cucumbers.
  • 1/2 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion.

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Cucumbers:

  • Less bitter and fewer seeds are found in English cucumbers. Cut them thin to have a good texture. Ordinary cucumbers as well–peel them when they are hard-skinned.

Greek yogurt:

  • Low points: non-fat plain Greek yogurt. It makes the dressing thick & gives protein. Do not use flavored forms or sweetened forms.

Dill:

  • The salad has a unique flavor thanks to fresh dill. Dried dill will do in place of fresh, but less of it.

Vinegar:

  • White vinegar maintains the taste lively & clean. To taste the apple cider vinegar leaves it a little sweet. Choose what you like.

Mustard:

  • Dijon mustard gives a more colorful flavor and vibrancy. It is optional, yet highly advisable.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Put them in a basin.
  2. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, vinegar, mustard on the side, dill, ginger powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers.
  4. Gently mix till the slices are equally coated. If using red onions, slice them thinly.
  5. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving (optional but suggested).
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

TIPS:

  • To get extra crunch, slip the cucumbers in the refrigerator before cutting.
  • In case the salad is watery, cucumbers should be sprinkled with a pinch of salt, left alone for ten minutes & drained.
  • Any gatherings can be doubled easily.
  • Add a pinch of sugar in case you find this salad a little bit sweeter.
  • This salad is good to go with grilled chicken or tofu/veggie burgers.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Refrigerate the remaining salad in a sealed jar for a minimum of two days. Stir before serving again. It’s typical for cucumbers to lose water over time.

Freezer:

  • Not advised. Cucumbers turn mushy if frozen.

FAQs:

Would it be feasible to make this dairy-free?

  • Yes! Take a vegetable yogurt such as almond or soy, unsweetened, but not flavored.

Is this Gluten-free salad?

  • Right, everything that goes in is naturally gluten-free.

May I use dry dill?

  • Absolutely. Replace one teaspoon of fresh with one teaspoon of dried dill.

Which cucumber is the best?

  • The best cucumbers are either English or Persian. They are succulent and do require no peeling.

Do I have to add other vegetables?

  • Sure! Shredded carrots or razor-thin slices of radishes are excellent companions.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 40

Carbs: 5g
Iron: 0.3mg
Total carbs: 5g
Vitamin A: 80 IU
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 60mg
Protein: 3g
Iron: 0.3mg
Serving size: 1/2 to 3/4 cup
Sodium: 180mg
Serving: 4 servings
Potassium: 210mg
Weight Watchers Cucumber Dill Salad is estimated to contain one SmartPoint per serving.