Description
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing and light side dish perfect for warm weather. Featuring crisp cucumbers and red onion tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt and lemon dressing with fresh dill, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and healthy, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 medium cucumbers (about 1 1/2 lb. total), thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toss Cucumbers and Onion: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion. Gently toss them together to evenly distribute the vegetables.
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh dill until the mixture is smooth. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, balancing the flavors to your preference.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss everything gently to ensure the vegetables are well coated with the creamy dressing. Finish by sprinkling additional fresh dill on top for an extra burst of herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- For extra crisp cucumbers, sprinkle them with a little salt and let them sit for 10 minutes before rinsing and draining.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt to make the salad vegan-friendly.
- This salad is best served chilled; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Add a pinch of sugar or honey to the dressing if you prefer a slightly sweeter taste.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or as a light side dish for picnics and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy cucumber salad, cucumber salad with yogurt, easy cucumber salad, summer salad, fresh cucumber salad, yogurt cucumber dressing, dill cucumber salad
