This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that is the perfect balance of creamy, cool, and a little spicy – ideal for summer meals, barbecues, or quick weekend dinners. This salad is a great way to add fresh vegetables to your table while keeping things delicious and kid-friendly.
Why you’ll love this Cucumber Salad:
- light and fresh
- Made with protein-rich Greek yogurt
- Quick and easy (10 minutes!)
- Perfect for summer meals
- Pairs well with many dishes
The creamy yogurt dressing adds richness without being heavy, making it a healthy alternative to traditional mayo-based salads.
Tips for the Best Cucumber Salad:
- Use english cucumbers For fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Slice vegetables thinly for best texture.
- Drain the cucumbers a bit to prevent a watery salad.
- Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt before serving.
Easy Variations:
add protein
- Gram
- grilled chicken
Add more herbs
make it vegan
add crunch
- mustard seeds
- chopped walnuts
Storage Tips:
refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
Stir before serving, as the dressing may separate slightly.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of creamy, cool, and a little spicy – ideal for summer meals, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners!
Servings: 2
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Cut the cucumber and red onion into thin pieces. (Optional: Lightly salt the cucumbers and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain off excess water for a thicker salad.)
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In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic.
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Add cucumbers and red onion to bowl and toss until evenly coated.
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For best flavor, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled.
- Use english cucumbers For fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Slice vegetables thinly for best texture.
- Drain the cucumbers a bit to prevent a watery salad.
- Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt before serving.
