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Creamy cucumber salad with yogurt and lemon dressing served in a bowl.

Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt and Lemon Dressing

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A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad, perfect for summer barbecues or a light lunch. Easy to prepare and packed with flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 whole cucumbers Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for best crunch.
  • 1/2 whole red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped Alternatively, use 2 teaspoons of dried mint.
Yogurt dressing
  • 1 cup yogurt, preferably Greek or whole
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Prepare the dressing
  1. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let the dressing sit for about 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Prepare the cucumbers
  1. While the dressing is resting, wash the cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise before cutting them into 3mm thick slices.
Combine and serve
  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and mint. Pour the dressing over the top and gently mix until everything is well coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be served immediately or after chilling in the refrigerator. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
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