Creamy Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumbers and red onion are coated in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing with fresh dill, lemon, and garlic, then chilled for a refreshing side salad.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: No-Cook
Ingredients
- 2 english cucumbers
- 0.75 cup greek yogurt
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. If the cucumbers are especially watery, lightly sprinkle them with a pinch of the salt and let them drain in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry. (about 10 min)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, finely grated garlic, dill, remaining salt, and black pepper until smooth. (about 3 min)
- Add the cucumbers and red onion to the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated. (about 2 min)
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. Toss once more just before serving. (about 20 min) — Refrigerated