Mediterranean Creamy Cucumber Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Creamy Cucumber Salad, a refreshing blend of crunchy cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This quick and easy recipe features crisp cucumbers delicately salted to release moisture, then paired with creamy yogurt infused with garlic, fresh dill, and zesty lemon juice. Studded with briny black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and sweet slivers of red onion, every bite bursts with texture and flavor. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for warm-weather meals, picnics, or any Mediterranean-inspired spread. Garnish with extra dill for a fresh, aromatic finish and serve chilled for the ultimate cooling experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup black olives
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them thinly. Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced black olives.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Season with black pepper to taste, and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving for an even more refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 3559 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 695 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1272 mg | 27% | |
*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.
