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creamy yogurt cucumber salad

Recipe by
J. White Harris
Gallatin, TN

This easy recipe combines yogurt and cucumbers into a delicious and refreshing salad. I make it with home made Greek style yogurt and fresh cucumbers from the garden. My family loves this and some who never liked cucumber salad say this is great.

yield 4 -6 servings
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For creamy yogurt cucumber salad

  • 2 lg
    english cucumbers
  • 2-1/2 tsp
    kosher salt, divided
  • 1 c
    plain greek style yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp
    seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh dill, chopped or 1 tsp dried

How To Make creamy yogurt cucumber salad

  • 1
    Peel and thinly slice cucumbers. Put into a colander and sprinkle with 2 tsp salt. Allow to drain at least 30 minutes.
  • 2
    For the dressing: In a large bowl combine the yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and fresh dill. Mix well.
  • 3
    After the cucumbers have drained, shake off the excess moisture and mix into the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy a real treat.
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