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Creamy Cucumber Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish. All it takes is a handful of fresh simple ingredients and 15 minutes. This is the perfect addition to your next summer barbecue!
Cool and refreshing recipes are a necessity this time of year and this Creamy Cucumber Salad hits the spot and is a great side to Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken, this favorite Perfectly Juicy Grilled Steak, and or my Grilled Spinach and Herb Stuffed Pork Chops.
Reasons to Try This Salad!
- Easy to make: This salad comes together in less than 15 minutes!
- Healthy AND delicious: This creamy cucumber salad uses fresh ingredients and the dressing is made from Greek yogurt.
- Goes with everything: Want a salad that you can pair with just about any main dish? This is it!
Ingredients in Creamy Cucumber Salad
Even though the name of it says creamy, that doesn’t mean it’s unhealthy! This recipe uses Greek yogurt as the base of the dressing and added with all of the seasonings, it is packed with flavor!
- English cucumbers: Adds crunch and freshness.
- Red onion: Gives color and a slightly sweet flavor.
- Plain Greek yogurt: Makes the dressing creamy and healthier than dressings that use mayo!
- Fresh dill: Adds a herby taste.
- Red wine vinegar: Adds a tangy kick.
- Lemon juice: Gives a citrusy flavor.
- Garlic: Adds a savory taste.
- Kosher salt: Enhances all of the flavors in the salad.
- Fresh cracked pepper: This adds a bit of spice.
How to Make Creamy Cucumber Salad?
Throw this together in less than 15 minutes and this salad will be your new go-to recipe!
- Cut Veggies: Thinly slice the cucumber and onion and add them to a large bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bow, whisk together the greek yogurt, dill, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and salt.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion and stir to coat everything well. Serve fresh!
How to Keep Cucumber Salad from Getting Watery
To keep cucumber salad from getting watery, start by sprinkling salt on the sliced cucumbers and letting them sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This removes extra moisture.
Which Cucumbers to Use in Creamy Cucumber Salad?
- English cucumbers: These are preferred because the seeds are smaller. The large seeds in a slicing cucumber cause them to be more bitter. Also, the skin on English cucumbers are thinner, eliminating the need to peel the cucumber.
- Regular slicing cucumbers: If you do, I recommend using smaller cucumbers or fresh home grown (or from the farmers market) so that you are using ones that aren’t bitter. If the skin is thick on the cucumbers you can go ahead and peel them.
How to Store Leftovers
To store any leftover Creamy Cucumber Salad, put it in a container with a lid and keep it in the fridge. It’s tastiest if eaten within 1-2 days. Just give it a little stir before you have it again to make sure the dressing is spread evenly.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2-3 English cucumbers, about 3 cups sliced
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice 2-3 English cucumbers, and ½ red onion and add them to a large bowl.
- In a separate small bow, whisk together ½ cup plain Greek yogurt , 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar , 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon Fresh cracked pepper, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion and stir to coat everything well. Serve fresh!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Leftovers Callout Title
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The cucumbers will get soggy the longer you let them sit, this salad is best enjoyed the day it’s made.
Quick Tips Title
- You can use sour cream in place of the greek yogurt.
- If you aren’t a fan of onion you can either chop them smaller or leave them out altogether! green onions are also a good replacement for the red onions.
Can this be made day before or will it get soggy?
You can make this the day before! Your cucumbers may not be quite as crisp but it should hold up ok.
I’ve been making similar cucumber salads for years. Each of the ones I’ve made have been improved by following these suggestions.
1. Use “pickling cucumbers,” frequently available in the market,
2. Drain the cucumbers to prevent the dressing from separating and becoming watery and
3. Add sugar (to taste) to the dressing before coating the cucumbers.
Sounds so good