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Creamy Cucumber Salad needs to make its way to your dinner table, immediately! You can have this side dish whipped up in less than 10 minutes, and it pairs perfectly with fish, chicken or steak.
Growing up, my parents made a version of this cucumber salad all the time! It’s a delicious and fresh addition to serve on the side of your favourite protein, bring to a picnic, summer bbq, or potluck.
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Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make my Creamy Cucumber Salad. For the exact detailed measurements and ingredients, scroll to the bottom of this page to review my recipe card.
- mini cucumbers
- red onion
- greek yogurt: or sour cream
- mayonnaise
- garlic clove
- fresh dill
- lemon
- salt
Important tips
Thinly slice the cucumbers and onions: Use a mandolin if you have one. The thinner the better in my opinion for this salad.
It has to be fresh dill: Use fresh here! Dried doesn’t taste the same.
Serve right away: I always serve this one right away! The longer the salad sits, the more watery and soggy it becomes.
What should I serve with this salad?
Chicken Cutlets, Creamy Pesto Chicken, Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets, and my One Skillet Steak and Peppers are a few of my favourite proteins to pair this cucumber salad with.
FAQ’S
Can I store leftovers in the fridge?
You can, although we usually never have leftovers. If you do, they’ll last about a day in the fridge. Before eating, drain the excess liquid, add a tablespoon or two of sour cream, mix, and serve.
Do I need to use a mandolin?
Nope! Just use a sharp knife and slice the cumbers into similar sized pieces.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 8 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 large red onion , thinly sliced, or 1 small red onion
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt , or sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Using a mandolin or sharp knife, slice cucumbers into similar sized pieces. Set aside until ready to use.
- Using a mandolin or sharp knife, slice the red onion into similar sized pieces. Set aside until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice and salt. Taste here to see if you want to add more salt.
- Add the cucumbers and red onion and mix to combine.
- Serve right away!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Fresh and flavourful!
Soooo good!!! 😍
Perfect!
Hi Alysa, thank you for leaving a review! So happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Your salad caught my eye on Instagram. While I had to use dried dill as I was going by memory while at the grocery store for the ingredients. But even using dried dill this was beyond flavorful and such a treat. Thank you for a delicious recipe!