Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing Recipe

Name: Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups thick yogurt; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Sea salt; 2 to 3 tablespoons minced garlic (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or dill (optional); 2 cloves garlic, minced; Olive oil, if needed; 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice or coarsely grated on the large holes of a box grater; 1 cup yogurt dressing (above); Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or dill

Servings: persons

2 cups thick yogurt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Sea salt
2 to 3 tablespoons minced garlic (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or dill (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Olive oil, if needed
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice or coarsely grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 cup yogurt dressing (above)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or dill

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Yogurt Dressing:
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In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the olive oil and lemon juice.
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Season to taste with salt.
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Fold in the garlic or herbs if desired.
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Cucumber Salad:
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If the garlic is hot, cook in a little olive oil over low heat for a minute or two, just to soften the bite.
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The garlic kick never bothers me, as I think the yogurt cools it down, but some people complain about the burn.
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Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
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Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.
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Variations:
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If you like, add 1/3 cup plumped raisins, sour cherries, or toasted and chopped walnuts to the salad.
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Or fold in the seeds from 2 small pomegranates, 1/3 cup walnuts, and some fresh rose petals (be sure they have not been sprayed with insecticide).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups thick yogurt, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, Sea salt, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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