Description
Snezhanka, also known as Snow White Salad, is a creamy Bulgarian yogurt salad made with dill pickles, fresh dill, and garlic. This refreshing dish is perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or dip.
Ingredients
- 1 tub plain yogurt (725 grams), strained overnight in cheesecloth
- Pinch of salt
- 5 large dill pickles, diced or grated cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Crushed walnuts, optional
Instructions
- Place the yogurt in a cheesecloth and allow it to drain overnight until very thick. Alternatively, use thick Greek yogurt and skip this step.
- Once strained, transfer the yogurt to a mixing bowl.
- Add the salt, diced dill pickles or grated cucumber, fresh dill, and minced garlic.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Top with crushed walnuts and olives if desired, then serve chilled.
Notes
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of straining regular yogurt.
- Traditional versions may use cucumber instead of pickles.
- Serve as a dip with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Bulgarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
