Cucumber salad with greek yogurt and sesame seeds

Vegetable salads are light, delicious, and incredibly nutritious. They are naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, microelements and other essential nutrients that support a healthy metabolism and overall well-being. This cucumber salad with Greek yogurt and sesame seeds is a refreshing alternative to traditional vegetable salads and makes an excellent addition to everyday lunches, family dinners, or festive meals.

The addition of sesame seeds gives the salad a pleasant crunch while significantly increasing its nutritional value. Sesame seeds are naturally high in calcium and potassium — essential minerals that help maintain healthy bones, joints, teeth, hair, and nails. They also contain powerful antioxidants, including sesamin and sesamolin, which help protect the body from free radicals and may support healthy cholesterol levels.

Using Adyghe salt instead of regular table salt can help reduce sodium intake by up to 1.5–2 times. Lower sodium consumption may help decrease the strain on the kidneys and reduce water retention.

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You can also purchase premium Adyghe salt, which is ideal for this salad recipe and many other healthy dishes.

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Ingredients

For prepare You will need (serves: 2):

• 1 large tomato (approximately 90–100 g);
• 2 medium cucumbers or 1 large cucumber;
• ½ onion;
• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds;
• ½ teaspoon Adyghe salt;
• 2 tablespoons greek yogurt (or sour cream);

How to make cucumber salad with greek yogurt

Wash the tomato and cucumber thoroughly and cut them into medium-sized pieces. Peel the onion, rinse it under cold running water and slice half of it into thin half-rings or small strips. Place all chopped vegetables into a large salad bowl. Add the Adyghe salt and sesame seeds.

Stir in the greek yogurt until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately while the vegetables are fresh and crisp. For extra flavor and presentation, garnish with freshly chopped dill, parsley, cilantro, or basil.

Recipe notes:

One serving of this healthy vegetable salad contains approximately 34 calories, making it an excellent choice for weight management, low-calorie meal plans, and healthy eating.

You can easily customize the recipe by adding sweet bell pepper, celery leaves, fresh herbs and other seasonal vegetables. For a beautiful golden-colored dressing, mix the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) with a pinch of turmeric before adding it to the salad.

Turmeric, along with many other herbs, spices, and seasonings, is available from the CraftOil online store, where you’ll also find a wide selection of premium natural ingredients for healthy cooking.