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.
Summer months are perfect for enjoying the outdoors and cooking outside. Make yourself comfortable and savor the delicious grilled food pairing 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 this cucumber jalapeno salad and spicy kale salad).
Why You'll Love This Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipe?
- It's delicious and Easy to make
- With few ingredients
- Has room for variations
The 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 are lucky if you have this in your pantry. Otherwise, you can substitute with dried dill leaves.
- Red Chili Flakes: It's optional; I added red chili flakes for its heat.
How To Make Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad?
Mix the cucumber slices with the Greek yogurt, and add chili flakes and salt.
Gently combine them until the yogurt coats the cucumber slices evenly.
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 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.
Recipe Tips
Some cucumbers can taste bitter(especially over the edges), so always test a small piece before adding them to your dish.
Best To Serve With
- Great with marinated grilled chicken(like this creamy chicken bake).
- Grilled shrimp skewers.
- Serve with pita bread and hummus.
- Couscous salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
📖 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!