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.
⭐Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad: A Quick Look
- What it is: A refreshing Greek yogurt cucumber salad with crisp cucumbers, creamy yogurt, and dill.
- Time & Yield: 10 minutes, serves 2
- Taste & Texture: Cool, creamy Greek yogurt coats crunchy cucumber slices, with dill and chili flakes adding a fresh, lightly spiced bite.
- Heat Level🌶: Mild, from red chili flakes
- How To Make: Toss sliced cucumbers with Greek yogurt, dill, salt, and chili flakes, then mix gently and serve fresh.
- Recipe's Highlights: Quick, no-cook summer side. Cool and creamy texture. Perfect with grilled meats.
⭐️Why I Love This Recipe
Hi, summer is a great time to cook outside. I've been trying a few spicy dishes and looking for spicy salad ideas too. This cool Greek yogurt cucumber salad pairs really well with them-it's fresh, creamy, and helps balance the heat.
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 the best kale salad.
Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad 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 them before slicing, 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
- Step 1. Slice the cucumbers evenly and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Step 2. 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.
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Pro Tips For Best Results
Some cucumbers can taste bitter (especially around the edges), so always test a small piece before adding them to your dish.
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.
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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.
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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.
Anonymous, I’m so excited to hear it!