Description
Creamy cucumber salad is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining crisp cucumbers with a luscious Greek yogurt dressing. This vibrant dish bursts with flavor and can be customized to suit any occasion. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch, it’s sure to impress at picnics and barbecues. With minimal effort, you can elevate your dining experience and enjoy a cooling treat that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly (about 1/8-inch thick) using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold the sliced cucumbers into the dressing gently until fully coated.
- Incorporate optional ingredients like red onion or cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg