Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Creamy Greek yogurt coats crisp cucumber and red onion with dill and lemon for a cool, tangy side ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup (8 oz) plain Greek yogurt, whole milk or low-fat
→ Fresh Herbs and Seasonings
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 garlic clove, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make:
01 - Place the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, mint if using, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the yogurt dressing over the cucumbers and red onion. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional fresh dill or mint leaves if desired. Serve cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in about fifteen minutes with zero cooking, which makes it the ultimate save your sanity side dish when the heat is unbearable.
- The combination of crisp cucumber, bright dill, and tangy Greek yogurt is the kind of effortless elegance that makes people think you worked much harder than you did.
02 -
- Salt your sliced cucumbers and let them drain in a colander for five minutes before dressing them, because excess water is the fastest way to turn a gorgeous salad into a watery puddle.
- Letting the finished salad rest in the fridge rather than serving immediately completely transforms the flavor profile as the herbs and garlic infuse the yogurt.
03 -
- Patting the sliced cucumbers dry with a clean kitchen towel after salting makes a dramatic difference in how well the dressing clings to every piece.
- Smash the garlic clove with the flat side of your knife before mincing to release more of its oils and distribute flavor more evenly throughout the dressing.