Cucumber Yogurt Salad
Cool, creamy, and refreshing, this salad is light, balanced, and pairs with many dishes. Quick and easy to make.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 6 tbsp yogurt, plain
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Black pepper, to taste
Method:
Start Cooking- Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, dill, and black pepper.
- Add the cucumbers and onion and toss until well coated.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Slice cucumbers thin for the best texture and even coating.
- If cucumbers release too much water, let them sit with a pinch of salt for 5–10 minutes, then drain.
- Soak red onion briefly in cold water to soften its sharpness.
- Chill before serving for a fresher, more cohesive flavor.
- No mayo: skip it for a lighter, more classic version.
- Herby: increase dill or add parsley or mint.
- Tangy: add 1–2 tsp lemon juice.
- Creamier: use thicker yogurt like Greek yogurt.
- Mild: reduce or skip red onion.
- Serve alongside grilled chicken, meat, or fish.
- Pair with rice, pilaf, or warm bread.
- Add to wraps or bowls for a fresh, cooling element.
- Enjoy as a light side or quick snack.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 83 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 6 mg | Sodium: 85 mg | Potassium: 406 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 203 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 77 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Yogurt & Cucumber
WHY WE LOVE IT
It is cool, creamy, and refreshing, bringing balance to rich or warm dishes.
A LITTLE STORY
Yogurt and cucumber have long been paired across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern kitchens, from Turkish cacık to Greek tzatziki. This simple combination is loved for its fresh, cooling taste and easy preparation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cucumbers are made up of about 95% water, which is why they feel so refreshing. When combined with yogurt, they create a naturally cooling dish that is especially popular in warm weather.