Creamy Crunchy Cucumber Corn Salad | High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Easy Meal Prep (Dairy-Free Tzatziki Version)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
• 1½ cups finely chopped cucumber
• 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)
• 5 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup dairy-free tzatziki (recipe below)
– ½ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
– 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
– Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare all ingredients:
• Finely chop cucumber, tomatoes, and eggs. Thinly slice the red onion.
• Drain the corn if using canned.
2️⃣ Make the dairy-free tzatziki:
• In a bowl, mix ½ cup coconut yogurt (unsweetened), 1 small grated cucumber (squeeze out water), 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill), salt to taste.
3️⃣ Assemble the salad:
• In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, chopped eggs, and red onion.
• Pour in ¾ cup of the dairy-free tzatziki and gently toss until well combined.
4️⃣ Chill and serve:
• Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes for the flavors to blend, or enjoy immediately!
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✨ Benefits of This Dish:
• High in protein from eggs
• Hydrating and vitamin-rich from cucumber and tomatoes
• Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
• Supports digestion with probiotic-rich coconut yogurt
• Easy to prep ahead for lunches or snacks
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✅ Tips:
• Chop finely for the best creamy texture and perfect bite.
• Squeeze cucumber before adding to tzatziki to avoid watery dressing.
• Use fresh dill if possible for a bright, authentic tzatziki flavor.
• If meal prepping, store the dressing separately and mix before eating for maximum crunch!
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