Creamy salad with cucumbers, Greek yogurt, dill, garlic, and olive oil—refreshing and light.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
03 - 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat)
→ Fresh Herbs and Seasonings
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - Additional dill or mint leaves (optional)
12 - A drizzle of olive oil (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place diced cucumbers into a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let drain for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, mint (if using), salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl or salad shaker jar and stir until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add drained cucumbers and chopped red onion to the yogurt mixture. Gently toss or shake until evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors (optional).
06 - Serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
