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Light, refreshing and crisp, the Very Best Creamy Cucumber Salad is a lightened rendition of a family favorite. Fresh cucumbers are tossed with a tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt and combined with peppery red onions. Simple and satisfying.
I never thought I was a picky eater as a child…but raising a picky eater has made me look back to my childhood and analyze the foods I loved while growing up. The list was short….surprisingly short and I don’t know how/when I turned a corner into full blown “have to eat all the things” foodie.
But it happened…I went from only eating corn, hot dogs (not made on the grill, only boiled), fried chicken (not homemade in any way, had to come from a store) and cucumber salad…to eating anything that happened to be in front of me.
Now, because I eat anything in sight, sometimes I forget to make the classics. Like my favorite creamy cucumber salad recipe even though it’s super simple to make and goes with absolutely any cookout food on the planet.
I love it, it’s as refreshing as a glass of water on a hot summer day. The crisp cucumbers are tossed in a creamy dressing and then chilled until you’re ready to serve. It’s one of the BEST Cucumber Salads you’ll ever make.
How To Make Cucumber Salad
This Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad…..it’s simply summer in a bowl and I’ve lightened it up just a tad from the recipe I grew up with. Even though it’s a healthier cucumber salad than the classic, it’s still rich, creamy and full of tangy flavor.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers and onions to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, dill and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
I like to add the honey to the Cucumber Salad Dressing just to offset the tanginess of the vinegar. You can totally skip the honey if you prefer to keep things sugar free, that’s totally fine with me. I get it.
Also, if you want to use sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt, that’s totally cool, too. Just use the same amount sour cream as yogurt is called for in the recipe below.
Storage Suggestions
You can totally stash this quick cucumber salad in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container. It’s great to make in advance for parties, too, because it’s actually better the next day!
Serving Suggestions
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The Best Cucumber Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 English Cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the cucumbers with the red onion. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and honey until smooth.
- Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently.
- Stir in the parsley and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I do not have fresh dill. Can I use dry dill
Yes, just use half the amount called for in the recipe because dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor than fresh.
Sounds yummy !!
Oh my gosh this looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try it!!
I’m sorry but you can’t make a good cucumber salad with yogurt. I make mine with mayo, a splash of vinegar, and a splash of milk. This is a great salad.
I have to disagree, Michael….while my original recipe doesn’t include yogurt (or MILK!), this lighter version replaces the full fat sour cream with lower fat greek yogurt and I get the same flavor as I do with the higher calorie salad. Try it sometime, I’m sure you’ll love it.
I’m not a fan of cucumbers, but my mother loves them. She loved this salad and so did my daughter. Definitely something I will make for our cookouts again!!
This is going to be my new cool salad
Looks refreshing think I’ll have to do that. Been looking for something different for a while.
Ooh I love how creamy and refreshing this looks!
Thanks, Julie!
Cucumber salad with greek yogurt make the perfect marriage.
Cucumber salad with greek yogurt make the perfect side dish to eat with hot dogs in a summer time.