Creamy Cucumber Salad

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This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that’s the perfect balance of creamy, cool, and slightly zesty—ideal for summer meals, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. This salad is a great way to add fresh vegetables to your table while keeping things flavorful and kid-friendly.

Greek yogurt red onion cucumber salad in a serving bowl on a wooden table.

Why You’ll Love This Cucumber Salad:

  • Light and refreshing
  • 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 this a healthier alternative to traditional mayo-based salads.

Greek yogurt red onion cucumber salad with dill

Tips for the Best Cucumber Salad:

  • Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin.
  • Slice vegetables thinly for the best texture.
  • Drain cucumbers slightly to prevent a watery salad.
  • Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt before serving.

Easy Variations:

Add Protein

  • chickpeas
  • grilled chicken

Add More Herbs

  • parsley
  • mint

Make It Vegan

  • use dairy-free yogurt

Add Crunch

  • sunflower seeds
  • chopped walnuts
Creamy cucumber salad with red onion, dill and garlic in a serving bowl

Storage Tips:

Refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for up to 2–3 days.

Stir before serving, as dressing may separate slightly.

creamy cucumber salad with fresh dill in a serving bowl

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

This Creamy Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of creamy, cool, and slightly zesty- ideal for summer meals, BBQs, or quick weeknight meals!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion. (Optional: lightly salt cucumbers and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess water for a thicker salad.)
  • In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Add cucumbers and red onion to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  • For best flavor, refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin.
  • Slice vegetables thinly for the best texture.
  • Drain cucumbers slightly to prevent a watery salad.
  • Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt before serving.
Keyword : easy, healthy, no cook, vegetarian

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