Description
A quick, refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers dressed in a creamy, herby dressing that combines Greek yogurt and fresh dill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: thinly sliced red onion or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and trim the ends, then slice thinly and place in a large bowl.
- Salt the cucumber slices and let them rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then rinse and pat dry.
- Make the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dill, sugar or honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the dressing with the cucumbers and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Chill the salad for at least 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad rest in the fridge before serving. Optional garnishes include smoked paprika or extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy salad, summer salad, appetizer, side dish