Our creamy cucumber salad is a healthy summer salad option made with lemon, fresh dill, and a little Greek yogurt!
I love a good BBQ. Getting together with friends and family and spending time outside is my perfect summer night. Whether we are hosting a bbq with grilled chicken, grilled ribs, or burgers, my favorite part of a bbq is always deciding on the bbq sides (and the drinks too)!
We know a thing or two when it comes to bbq sides. People love our Thai chili corn salad and our foil pack grilled red potatoes because they are easy to make and very tasty.
Let’s chat about the amazing ingredients in this creamy cucumber salad!
So, when you plant dill, make sure it is in a pot or it’s own garden bed! Other than being a forever plant, fresh dill makes every salad it’s in taste fresh and delicious!
Get the perfect sliced cucumbers
We love using a mandolin slicer to get a perfectly even slice for each cucumber.
What can I use instead of Greek yogurt?
If you don’t have Greek yogurt on hand feel free to use any of the ingredients below in place of the Greek yogurt.
- Sour cream
- Plain yogurt
- Mayo
Don’t have apple cider vinegar?
Feel free to sub 1:1 for white vinegar or white wine vinegar.
How do you keep cucumbers from getting watery?
You keep cucumbers from releasing more water into the cucumber salad by salting the cucumbers before making the salad to release excess water. When you let cucumbers sit in salt it draws the water out that would usually come out as the salad sits.
Do you peel cucumbers for salad? We do not peel the cucumbers for this cucumber salad. Just make sure the cucumbers slices are thin enough so the skin isn’t tough. If you don’t like cucumbers skin, feel free to peel the cucumbers before slicing.
How long does cucumber salad last in the fridge?This creamy cucumber salad will last in the fridge for 2-3 days. The cucumbers will release a little bit of moisture, so make sure to stir before serving.
How do you keep cucumbers from getting watery?You keep cucumbers from releasing more water into the cucumber salad by salting the cucumbers before making the salad to release excess water. When you let cucumbers sit in salt it draws the water out that would usually come out as the salad sits.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy cucumber salad is the perfect side for so many dishes. You can serve it alongside burgers, chicken, or have it all on it’s own for lunch. Here are some of our recommendations for what to serve with cucumber salad.
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast- Grilled BBQ Chicken is hands-down one of my favorite summer meals. Whip up this healthy grilled chicken breast recipe on the grill with your favorite bbq sauce!
Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers– These are the most delicious salmon burgers made with flakey salmon, fresh lemon, and dill. Grill them, pan fry them, or bake them!
Sous Vide Steak- Sous vide steak is the ONLY way to eat steak. We are obsessed with the perfectly cooked goodness of sous vide steak. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
Roasted Garlic Black Bean Burgers- There has never been a more delicious black bean quinoa burger in all the land. Why is this black bean quinoa burger special? Because it is made with perfectly roasted garlic and is packed with veggies, protein, and dynamic flavor. Give it a try today!
Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe- These are the best grilled chicken thighs because the skin gets nice and crispy on the outside while the inside is tender and juicy.
More of our Favorite…
Salad Recipes
- 15 Minute Broccoli Salad
- Easy Salmon Salad
- Butter Lettuce
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (8 cups sliced)
- 1/2 large red onion, sliced (1 cup sliced red onions)
- 1/2 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Begin by slicing the cucumber and placing it in a strainer. Sprinkle the cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix. Place the strainer in a bowl and let the cucumbers sit for at least 15 minutes to draw out the water. Set aside.
- Next, make the creamy cucumber sauce. Place Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and pepper into a large bowl and whisk the ingredients together.
- Add red onion and fresh dill to the sauce and mix.
- Once the cucumbers have sat long enough rinse them with water (so they aren’t too salty). Pat them dry with a paper towel and add the cucumbers to the Greek yogurt sauce.
- Mix everything together until the cucumbers are covered in sauce.
- Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator to chill.
- This recipe was modified on May 10, 2021
Keywords: Creamy Cucumber Salad
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