Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad is a fabulous treat for this hot summer week. In just under 5 minutes, you can effortlessly whip up a Mediterranean-style dish with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and dill.
The summer months are perfect for enjoying the outdoors and cooking outdoors. Make yourself comfortable and savor the delicious grilled food paired with this cool Greek yogurt cucumber salad.
The buttery texture of the Greek yogurt and the fresh cucumber flavor made this one of our favorite sides, like the cucumber jalapeno salad and spicy kale salad.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️It's delicious and easy to make.
⭐️With a few simple ingredients.
⭐️Great to customize with many variations.
Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt: Choose plain yogurt for this salad; feel free to use low-fat plain Greek yogurt.
- Cucumbers: You may use any variety of cucumber, English, or petite cucumber. Check before slicing them, as some may taste bitter.
- Dill leaves: You can substitute with dried dill leaves (like I did today).
- Crushed red pepper: It's optional; I added red chili flakes for their heat.
How To Make Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad
- Slice the cucumbers evenly and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add Greek yogurt, dill, red chili flakes, and salt. Mix gently and serve immediately.
The Leftovers
- Use the leftover salad as a topping for grilled fish or meat, or a filling for wraps or burgers.
- You can store the leftover Greek yogurt salad in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- The cucumber does not freeze well and becomes soggy once thawed, so it is highly recommended to use it as soon as possible after preparation.
Pro Tips For Best Results
Some cucumbers can taste bitter(especially over the edges), so always test a small piece before adding them to your dish.
FAQ
You can substitute with freshly minced mint, parsley, or chives.
The cucumber tends to release liquid once it's sliced, so making it in advance will make the salad watery. However, you can prepare all the ingredients, keep them aside, and then toss them together just before serving.
You can choose plant-based yogurts instead of Greek yogurt.
Yes, red pepper flakes are optional. I have added them for a pinch of heat, but you can adjust the quantity or skip them entirely.
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📖 Recipe
Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- ½ cup greek yogurt plain
- ¼ teaspoon dill
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt or as required
Instructions
- Wash and clean the cucumbers. Slice evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, add cucumber slices, greek yogurt, dill, red chili flakes and salt.
- Gently combine them with the spoon.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Check the taste of cucumber before slicing. As cucumber tastes bitter at times.
- You can store the leftover Greek yogurt salad in a refrigerator for up to one day.
- The cucumber does not freeze well and becomes soggy once it is thawed, so it is highly recommended to use it as soon as you make it.
Anonymous says
This is so cool and Did not know what to do with a big bunch of dill leaves from our farmers market. This would be awesome for my family. Thanks for sharing.
pepperbowl says
Anonymous, I’m so excited to hear it!