This content was last updated on December 16, 2019
This simple salad features cool English cucumbers, fresh fennel and tangy Greek yogurt. Fennel contains fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C. It’s mild licorice flavor gives the salad a delicious punch. The Greek-style yogurt with a splash of apple cider vinegar makes a light creamy dressing with the perfect tinge of tartness.
Ingredients
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- 1 container (5-6 oz.) plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
- 1 small or 1/2 large fennel bulb, cut into quarters, cored, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
- 3 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fennel fronds, divided
Makes 4 servings (3/4 cups). Per serving: 40 calories, 0 g total fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 6 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 1 g dietary fiber, 105 mg sodium, 4 g sugar, 0 g added sugar.
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Add cucumber, fennel and 2 tablespoons fronds and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with remaining fennel fronds. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- If using large English cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise before slicing.
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