Creamy Cucumber Tzatziki Salad

A bowl of refreshing Cucumber Tzatziki Salad with dill and red onions sits on a blue surface, surrounded by cut cucumber, lemon, a bowl of onions, and two glasses of water adorned with lemon slices.

4.67 from 12 ratings

Creamy Cucumber Tzatziki Salad

With all the flavors of my top-rated tzatziki sauce, this cucumber tzatziki salad is basically a deconstructed version of the popular dip. The refreshing yogurt and cucumber flavors combine so well and truly create a unique and satisfying bite that's ready in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizers, Salads, Side Dishes

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Keyword: cucumber salad, cucumber tzatziki salad, tzatziki salad

Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Occasion: 4th of July, Game Day

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt 240 g
1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
1 clove garlic minced
¼ tsp each salt and pepper
1 cucumber thinly sliced
¼ cup sliced red onion ¼ of a medium onion

Instructions

Yogurt Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Cucumber Salad: Pat dry cucumber slices with paper towels. Gently stir to combine yogurt dressing with cucumber and red onion.

Notes

Storage: This salad stores very well and often tastes better on the second day. As the ingredients sit and combine, the flavors really intensify. Keep it refrigerated in a securely sealed container, and you can enjoy it for up to 3 days.

Add other herbs like mint, basil, oregano, or parsley for a different flavor.

Excess moisture: If you're worried about the cucumbers having too much moisture, you can sprinkle them with salt while they are laid on a paper towel. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes while the salt draws out excess moisture and the paper towel soaks it up.

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