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Overhead view of tangy Greek-style yogurt cucumber salad in a white bowl with herbs and red onion.

Tangy Greek-Style Yogurt Cucumber Salad

This cool, tangy Greek-style yogurt cucumber salad is perfect for sharing. Made with creamy yogurt, fresh herbs, and crisp cucumbers, it's a refreshing side dish that comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers or 3 medium Persian cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or 2%
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of sugar optional

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt in a colander and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, and mint until smooth.
  3. After 10 minutes, gently squeeze the cucumber slices to remove excess liquid (do not rinse). Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Add cucumbers and sliced red onion to the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Season with black pepper and a pinch of sugar if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.