Vegetable Salad with Garlic, Yogurt Dressing, and Zucchini

Here’s a refreshing recipe for a Vegetable Salad with Garlic, Yogurt Dressing, and Zucchini:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley or mint leaves, chopped (for garnish)

For the Garlic Yogurt Dressing:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced (adjust based on preference)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad:
   • Wash and prep all the vegetables: slice the zucchini, cucumber, and bell pepper. Julienne or slice the carrot, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
   • Toss all the veggies together in a large bowl.
2. Make the Garlic Yogurt Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and honey (if using).
   • Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, you can add fresh dill or other herbs of your choice.
3. Combine and Serve:
   • Drizzle the garlic yogurt dressing over the prepared vegetables.
   • Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
   • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or mint.
4. Optional: Let the salad sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Tips:

• Feel free to add other vegetables like lettuce, arugula, or even avocado slices for extra creaminess.
• If you want a bit of crunch, you can top the salad with some toasted seeds or nuts like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Enjoy your Vegetable Salad with Garlic, Yogurt Dressing, and Zucchini as a healthy side dish or a light main meal!