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!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 large 2 large cucumbers halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
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.
