Description
Tzatziki Cucumber Salad is a cool, creamy, and refreshing Greek-inspired side dish made with crisp cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. It comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, or vegetarian meals.
Ingredients
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 garlic clove, grated or minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Place the sliced cucumber and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the yogurt dressing over the vegetables.
- Gently toss until the cucumber and onion are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For a thicker dressing and less moisture, lightly salt the cucumber slices for 15 minutes, then pat dry before mixing.
Add crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, chopped walnuts, or toasted pine nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Fresh mint can be added for a brighter herbal flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving.
Do not freeze, as the yogurt dressing may separate and the cucumbers will lose their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
