Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing
A refreshing and satisfying summer salad bursting with bright flavors and a cool crunch, perfect as a side dish or light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers by washing them thoroughly and scrubbing the skin.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
- Mix the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, dill, and diced red onion in a large bowl, then drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional herbs or vegetables like tomatoes or radishes for extra flavor and crunch. Enjoy it fresh for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, Greek yogurt dressing, refreshing salad, summer salad, healthy recipe