Creamy Garden Cucumber Salad

Cool, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Creamy Garden Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals or anytime you crave something light and refreshing. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a velvety dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, a hint of mayonnaise, and a touch of honey, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of creaminess and zing. Fresh dill, minced garlic, and a splash of white vinegar infuse the salad with vibrant, herbaceous notes, while the quick 15-minute prep time ensures you can whip this up effortlessly. Perfectly chilled for enhanced flavor, this salad shines as a versatile side or a standalone appetizer. Healthy, easy, and irresistibly satisfying—this recipe is destined to become a staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Cucumbers
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice them into thin rounds using a knife or mandoline slicer for even thickness.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Set aside.

Step 3

Mince the garlic clove finely or use a garlic press.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, white vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well blended.

Step 5

Chop the fresh dill finely and stir it into the dressing.

Step 6

Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl. Gently toss until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve cold as a side dish or refreshing appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(872.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	670.6

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 71.1mg	0%
Sodium 1376.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 17.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 266.9mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1200.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.5%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 29.6%