Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad that blends bright flavors with a soothing texture, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Place in a large bowl.
- Soften the onion: Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar or honey if using.
- Combine and toss: Pour the dressing over cucumbers and onions, add the chopped dill and toss gently.
- Chill or serve: Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes, then serve chilled.
Notes
For added crunch, consider sprinkling sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds just before serving. For extra creaminess, fold in crème fraîche.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: creamy cucumber salad, summer salad, refreshing side dish, vegetarian recipes, easy salads