Description
A refreshing, no-cook creamy cucumber salad that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. This light and tangy dish uses Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy dressing that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or stands alone as a healthy side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers (about 600g), sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (120g) full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly. If using English cucumbers, leave skin on. Slice into ¼-inch thick rounds or half-moons. If using regular cucumbers, peel and scoop out seeds.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a large colander or bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and toss to coat. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water to remove salt, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, dried dill, and black pepper until smooth.
- Transfer dried cucumbers to a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss gently with a spatula to coat evenly.
- If adding optional ingredients like red onion or fresh dill, fold them in now.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to absorb the dressing.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra fresh dill if desired.
Notes
Salting and draining the cucumbers is crucial to prevent a soggy salad. Ensure cucumbers are completely dry before adding the dressing. For best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving. Do not freeze this salad as cucumbers will become mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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