Go Back

Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad with Fresh Dill and Red Onion

A refreshing no-cook side dish with crisp cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill in a light, tangy Greek yogurt dressing.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 0.5 medium red onion very thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • juice of 1 large lemon about 3 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil optional
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mandoline (optional)

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion; place in a large bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil (if using), vinegar (if using), salt, pepper, and chopped dill until smooth.
  3. Pour dressing over vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.
  4. Cover and refrigerate 15-30 minutes (or longer) to chill and meld flavors.
  5. Stir before serving, garnish with extra dill and pepper. Serve cold.

Notes

For extra crunch, salt cucumbers lightly, let sit 10-15 min, then pat dry before dressing.