I often find myself craving this Creamy Cucumber Salad because it’s light, refreshing, and just like grandma used to put together. A summer side dish that is a total comfort food like no other, especially in the hot dreary months when you don’t feel like cooking. Fresh cucumbers, yogurt, onions, dill, lemon juice, and garlic go together like a perfect harmony. It’s a fantastic combination of tangy and creamy that can’t be beaten.
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So I love salads that use cucumbers as the base (huge fan of onion, tomato, and cucumber salad, and just realized that I’ve never shared my recipe for it, so I’m putting that on my list of recipes to share in the future!). Give this English cucumber recipe a try.
This creamy cucumber recipe is the perfect side dish for a light summer meal. You only need a few fresh kitchen staples (well, the dill may be the only non-staple, but it’s easy enough to find!).
And the best part – it only takes a few minutes to mix everything together. So it’ll be EASY to throw together! Just pop it in the fridge while getting the rest of the meal prepared and before you know it, dinner’s done.
🥗 Ingredients
You’ll be smacking your lips and enjoying every bite of this tasty salad. The combination of ingredients is terrific!
Cucumbers: Use any variety of your favorite cucumbers and slice them thinly. It’s even better if you grow them in your garden!
Yogurt: Using yogurt is a great way to add freshness to the salad. It tastes good and makes it extra creamy.
Dill: I think one of the most important ingredients is fresh dill. Dried dill just won’t cut it. Always use fresh for best results it’s got lots of flavors and enhances the salad.
🍽️ Instructions
You only need a handful of ingredients to prepare this fresh cucumber salad recipe. It couldn’t be any easier, and the flavor is remarkable. Let’s get started so you can make a batch and start digging in.
Step One: Use a mandolin or food processor to slice the cucumbers, so they are thin.
Step Two: Mix together the onion, dill, lemon juice, yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper together. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
Step Three: Pour over the top of the cucumbers and mix well. Let the cucumber salad chill in the fridge for one hour, then serve cold.
🍲 Meal Prep Instructions
This cucumber and onion salad can be made several days in advance. It will keep in the fridge for up to five days if it’s kept in an air tight container.
Slice the cucumbers and dice the onions for meal prepping. You can also put together the sauce ahead of time. Then combine the ingredients before you are ready to serve.
🍴 Substitutions
If you don’t have yogurt or just aren’t a fan, you can swap it with sour cream if you’d prefer. I use yogurt because we almost always have some sitting around that needs to be used up. Sour cream is a delightful option as well.
Some other options that would be suitable replacements are mayonnaise, cottage cheese, cream cheese, or even buttermilk.
🥘 Variations
Feel free to change the ingredients or add in some extras to make this creamy cucumber salad, even more, your style. I love adding some other flavors to the mix sometimes, and I think you might too. Check out these simple ideas:
- Crab Meat – Chop up and add in some crab meat. It’s fresh and light, just like the other ingredients. It’s a fantastic combination.
- Shredded Chicken – Sometimes, I want to eat this cucumber salad as my entire meal, and adding chicken to it helps keep me satisfied longer.
- Sugar – If you love sweet salads, then add 1 – 2 teaspoons of granulated white sugar. It adds a subtle sweetness.
- Tomatoes – There is nothing more delicious than garden fresh tomatoes. Sometimes I will chop up a few and toss them in to change it up, and it’s perfection!
- Radishes – Slice some radish, so they are thin and add them to the salad. They are spicy enough and give you a little bit of subtle heat.
Related Recipes
Easy Pasta Salad – This invigorating salad is filling, delicious, and super easy to make. Whip up a batch or two in no time at all. Plus, it’s a real crowd-pleaser too.
Rainbow Chickpea Salad – The colors in this vibrant chickpea salad are amazing. It’s filled with bold flavors and is a must-try for all your summer get-togethers.
Crisp Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad – This gorgeous salad invites you to devour it. It’s pretty and looks lovely on your dinner table too.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa – Eat it on tortilla chips or with a spoon! It doesn’t matter as long as you are munching away on this incredible flavor. Yum!
Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cucumbers thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 onion small, diced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill
- 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers using a mandolin or food processor.
- Combine yogurt, onion, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Adjust to taste. Combine with cucumbers and set in fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Making this tonight, thanks for the recipe!
Hope you enjoyed! 🙂
My grandmother made this ever since I can remember, but with sour cream. One thing she did was to slice the cucumbers thin, sprinkling with salt periodically. Cover the bowl with a plate and let sit for at least a half hour. The salt draws out a lot of the cucumber juice which should be poured off before stirring in the sour cream/yogurt. Especially if you’re making this ahead or expecting to have leftovers – it keeps the sauce from getting runny/watery.
But yea – this is a favorite of mine, too. Super easy and tastes refreshing.
Your grandmother’s version sounds super tasty!! 🙂