Creamy Cucumber Salad. Everyone needs a go-to recipe for a simple side salad. This refreshing cucumber salad is absolutely ideal for this purpose! Crunchy cucumber slices and pungent red onion are combined in a creamy dill-yogurt dressing, creating a side dish that is impossible not to adore!
Recipe Notes
- Feel free to incorporate fresh dill or parsley instead of dried dill for an even more vibrant flavor.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with meats, chicken, fish, or even roasted potatoes, offering a delightful complement to a variety of dishes.
- It’s an excellent accompaniment to various BBQ dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience.
- If desired, you can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream, and for an extra delightful twist, consider adding feta cheese.
- Storage: Due to the yogurt-based dressing, it’s recommended to consume or store the salad within 3 days, ensuring the freshness and quality of the dish
- Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
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Yield: serves 4
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp each: dried dill, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin rounds.
- Peel the red onion, halve it, and thinly slice.
- In a bowl, combine the cucumber slices, red onion slices, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried dill. Mix everything thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference. Enjoy!
Notes
Calories Per Serving: 73 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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