Description
A creamy, fresh cucumber salad inspired by Greek tzatziki, featuring crisp cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon for a refreshing, versatile dish.
Ingredients
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2 large English cucumbers (or 4–5 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced
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1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 clove garlic, finely grated
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2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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1 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion.
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Optionally, salt cucumbers and let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
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Toss cucumbers and onion with the dressing until coated.
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Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Salting cucumbers helps reduce wateriness.
- Use full-fat yogurt for best texture.
- Fresh herbs give the salad a bright, fresh flavor.
- Best consumed within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek