Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad Recipe
This light Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad recipe will surprise you at how easy it is. It’s super tasty too!
A local sandwich shop serves a cucumber dill salad that I just crave. I always feel like I’m choosing a healthy side when I order it. It is mostly cucumber after all. In an attempt to recreate it at home, I gave them a call to see what the creamy base was made out of it, hopeful that it was something healthy. The sweet lady told me that it was cole slaw dressing. Mayonnaise. Durn. Not that I don’t like mayonnaise. I do. I like it very much. But bathing suits don’t like it very much.
Instead of caving to the mayo, I used my typical cole slaw dressing ingredients, substituting 0% fat plain greek yogurt for the mayonnaise to create a lightened up version of this crunchy favorite. I was delighted to this Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad mighty tasty! Crunchy, refreshing, and light … what’s not to love?
As I mentioned, this cucumber salad is easy peasy. Begin by peeling the cucumbers. Then cut them in half and use a spoon to remove the seeds. The seeds water the salad down quite a bit. Finally, slice the cucumber halves. Next, mix up the simple dressing. Whisk together the yogurt, dried dill, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Add the cucumber slices and toss to coat. That’s it!
This Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad will be a new summer go-to for cookouts and picnics around here for sure. And I’m thinking it will be perfect for a cool afternoon snack too. Try this one soon!
More easy and delicious cucumber recipes you will enjoy:
- Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
- Wasabi Cucumber Sesame Salad
- Onion Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Cucumber Boats with Easy Greek Yogurt Dip Recipe
Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad
A light and refreshing side dish made with cucumber, dill, and greek yogurt.
Ingredients:
- 4 large cucumbers (about 2 pounds)
- 4 tablespoon plain greek yogurt (I used 0% fat)
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (substitute red or white wine vinegar if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
- Peel, half, seed, and slice cucumbers.
- In a medium bowl combine yogurt, dill, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Add cucumber to bowl and toss with yogurt/dill mixture until combined well.
- Additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Refrigerate covered until ready to serve.
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I love greek yogurt. I use it in place of sour cream and mayonnaise for almost all recipes. I think I would LOVE this salad. It sounds perfect for summer!
This looks great and super refreshing!
For as long as I can remember my mother has made a salad like this. She keeps the seeds in and slices thinly, though. Delicious recipe!
This sounds like a perfect summer salad! Can’t wait to make it!
Oh yes, Amy! This looks like a perfect salad for summer and anytime!
When it gets hot outside, I start craving cucumber. I love dill and Greek yogurt, too, so I’d say this is making an appearance in our house very, very soon!
This is the perfect hot weather side dish…just imagining it now. YUM!!!
Also I am pretty sure the cucumber cancels out the mayo. SO, you’re good.
I am just now getting to the point that I like cucumbers – this sounds amazing!
I love cucumber salad. Love the spin with Greek yogurt, Amy! Have a lovely weekend!
It’s kind of like Tzatziki Dip in salad form. Yum!
I have everything for this and I must make it today!
Amy, this sounds fabulous! Love cucumbers & dill!
Fresh dill?
Hello SJ!
Chopped fresh dill should work fine. I’d add a little at a time, tasting to see how much you like.
Beautiful summer salad and photography, Amy! xo
When I lost all my stuff in a move it included my Recipe book for all recipes I had made myself. Never thought I would ever find it again, but it is THE exact same recipe. I generally don’t take out the seeds, though, but even that looks great. Thanks!
I’d use the full-fat Fage Greek Yogurt. According to my nutritionist, the fat in food does not make you fat – it’s the sugars. Low-fat foods have more sugar. Fats in foods like Greek yogurt are healthy fats. Real mayo is also healthy, provided it’s made with healthy fats cold-pressed oil (not soy or canola). Don’t be afraid of the fats.
Can you add virgin cold pressed olive oil instead of vinegar, since I’m allergic to vinegar?
Why would you seed the cucumbers? The soft seeds are 100% heathy and tasty to eat. This does not comprend to me.
I left the seeds in when I made this salad and it got watery over night…wasn’t nearly as good
I also thinly slice red onion in it and a pinch of dry mustard…I know that sounds strange but I just needed to have something with that omg what was that lol
Was looking for a recipe for cucumber salad for recently discovered Armenian cucumbers from our local “pick your own” farm. This will be perfect, thank you. Love that it is simple, minimal and so refreshing looking.
THIS IS A MUST FOR THE POOLSIDE PARTY FIVE STARS FOR ME
I made this salad but used Greek yogurt instead of cream (added a little bit extra) and it was very yummy. Thanks for the recipe.
I just made it, it’s super tasty and even better when cold.
Great to hear, Lincoln! Glad you enjoyed it.
This recipe is a hit in my house, my husband loves it! I like to make it almost once a week and keep it in the fridge as a healthy snack, and today, we’re taking it on a picnic to the beach! Thanks you for a great recipe!
Thank you so much for sharing, Andréa. I’m glad y’all have enjoyed it as much as we have. Have fun on the picnic!
I made this and left it in the fridge for a day. The following day, the mixture had liquid with it. Did this happen to you. Is this still good to eat ?
It did happen with me. It is only the liquid from the cucumbers . Just give it a stir to mix and it’s fine. Sometimes it helps to slice the cucumbers and place in a colander with a small plate on top to press some of the liquid out before adding yogurt. Hope this helps. I love this recipe !
People, please try the recipe before writing how it looks or sounds. It is soooooo unhelpful and a waste of time. I read comments to learn how others (who tried it) liked it and if they have additional tips.
Donna,
I agree with you, whole heartedly! I, both enjoy & learn from the comments of “others who have tried it”.
I also use thinly sliced onions! Adds a lot to it!!!
This sounds delicious! If I made a big batch the night before to be served around noon the next day, will it still be good? Or is it best to make it the day of?
Thanks!
I think it will still be good. You could always cut the cucumber up and prepare the “dressing” separately ahead of time and combine in morning of if you’re concerned.
Many thanks for sharing this recipe. I just pick my fresh cucumber from my garden and made this recipe for the first time. My hubby / my neighbour loves it.. So this will be my side salad every time..so delicious, refreshing, and healthy
So glad y’all enjoyed it!
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My mother would de-seed the cucumbers because they were old and big cucumbers, we use young tender ones and leave the seeds in. Fresh and young are the clue.
I added fresh garden tomatoes, celery, and some blanched green beans for a nice dinner salad…served it with some avocado chunks. Thanks for the dressing recipe! Great dinner for someone on Weight Watchers!
Oooh! Sounds so good!
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Just made this and it is delicious. My husband and I are fighting over it. I’m not sure if there will be any left when dinner is ready.
Instead of a side, it’s a nice appetizer, huh?
this was way too salty
You can certainly adjust the salt to your liking if you decide to make it again.
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I love Mayo and can have it on my way of eating! Don’t like yogurt at all so this will be perfect. I will skip the sugar too. Don’t care for sweet salty unless it is a dessert. Thank you for the recipe! Sorry that I am going to tweek it!
Tweak away! That’s how cooking at home should always be. Tweek it to your own liking!
Yes , that’s the fun of cooking at home, and finding great flavor combinations. I love cucumbers and always looking for new recipes. Love your recipe, dill and yogurt are a perfect touch! Cool and refreshing,great salad or snack
Is the sugar really necessary?
Thank you for sharing this récipe.
I love cucumber salad.
I’m pinning.
Amy, thanks for this cucumber salad recipe. My cucumbers are in in my garden with a vengeance! How long can you keep the salad if you don’t eat it all at the first serving? Thanks again!
I would say a day or 2 before it starts getting runny.
I chop up the cukes as they are seeds and skin. let rest with salt on a towel to draw out moisture. less chance of watering down your yogurt. fresh dill if you can buy it and use it same day. Dill is a awesome flavor/smell I wish I could find more recipes for it.
I sliced 1-1/2 cucmbers, plus cut up about 1/2 sweet white onions; used Greek vanilla yogurt; put 1/2 cup white vinegar in separate bowl, added dried Dill -about 1/4 tsp., 4 packets of Stevia, plus about 1/4 tsp of Black pepper. stirred well….
after salting cucumbers and rinsing well, poured the sliced cucumbers into bowl with liquid mix. Mixed everything together. Refrigerated for about 15 mins.
When removed from refrigerator, added about 2 tsps.
of good olive oil, stirred. Now add some of my Greek vanilla yogurt (I would have preferred Plain, but that’s all I had). Mixed everything well with a large mixing spoon to blend. Refrigerate for at least 15 mins. before serving. I am going to Add Chunks of Avocado. I will have it for my dinner…as a Light Meal.
So how does that sound to all you guys?
This has all the ingredients of tzatziki, and being Greeks ourselves we totally loved it! Only added 1 tbsp of EVOO as well:) KUDOS for the fantastic recipe Amy!
Greetings from Athens!
Will try it next time with olive oil. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
What a delicious looking salad! It looks so refreshing, I can’t wait to give it a try! Thank you for sharing your recipe. Dill is so delicious and cucumbers are like a pea in a pod with dill!
Wow! I’m in love with this! So god and healthy to boot!
You ladies might want to try this wonderful refreshing drink for a hot summer day.
1/2 gallon of cold water
1 large peeled cucumber
4 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons of honey.
2 large tablespoons of chopped fresh dill.
Mix it all in your blender or your bullet.
When I make this I drink the entire half gallon of this juicy cucumber water at once.
So if you’re planing to bring this to a barbecue or a gathering be prepared to make at least 4 gallons. Your family and friends will love it !!!
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