5.0 from 9 votes
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This classic, creamy Cucumber Salad is an easy side dish using sliced cucumbers and onion tossed in a tangy sauce with fresh dill. Light, healthy and refreshing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Chioll Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 34 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (See Note 1)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tsp sugar or more for sweeter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber and using a sharp knife or food mandoline, slice thinly. Place the cucumber slices in a sieve and toss with the tablespoon of kosher salt. Allow to drain for 30 minutes.
- Peel the red onion and using a sharp knife or food mandoline, slice thinly. Add to the cucumbers.
- In a small bowl mix together the salad dressing ingredients.
- In a salad bowl add the drained cucumbers, onion and dressing, tossing to coat and mix thoroughly. Season to taste (See Note 2). Cover and chill for an hour before serving.
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Notes
- If you do not have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or if using rice wine vinegar omit the sugar.
- To add a bit of a kick, I sometimes add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
34kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.