Creamy Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Name: Creamy Cucumber Yogurt Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 3-4 seedless cucumbers (, sliced thinly); 1/4 red onion (, thinly sliced and roughly chopped); 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic (, pressed or minced finely); juice from 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (, plus more for garnish); 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (, plus more for garnish); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

by Heidi Larsen Updated: Jul 15, 2025

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Greek yogurt spiked with garlic, dill, lemon, and mint dresses crunchy cucumbers for a refreshing and creamy cucumber salad that’s so simple to make.

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“I made this salad with some herbs from my garden: mint, arugula and cilantro. Super duper delicious.” ~Gloria, FoodieCrush reader

The Perfect Potluck Salad That Can Be Prepped in Advance

Calling all simple salad lovers! This 10-minute, few-ingredient, make-ahead cucumber salad tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing has your name written all over it.

The mix of fresh dill and mint with a slight bite of garlic is what makes this recipe truly special. It gives me tzatziki vibes, and I think I could eat it all day. And since this recipe is made with non-fat Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or sour cream, whaddya know? I CAN!

Bonus: This salad holds up well at room temp and is perfect for the pot-luckians, and for me at least, doesn’t turn soupy or drippy. Ew.

Three bowls of cucumber and yogurt salad

Heidi’s Tips for Recipe Success

Cucumbers might be my husband’s favorite veg/fruit, so he’s very particular about his varieties. This time around I used English cucumbers to minimize the seeds with a few small kirby cucumbers to add shape to the dish.
To test your cukes, press the ends of the cucumber. If they’re soft, they’re no good. Next! Move onto the next one.
As with any creamy salad, this cucumber version tastes so much better after it’s had time to chill for an hour or so. This gives the cukes time to release some of their juices and mingle with the yogurt dressing, bringing the whole dish together nicely.

How to Make This Cucumber Yogurt Salad in 10 Minutes Flat

The full recipe, with amounts, can be found in the recipe card below.

Two small servings of cucumber salad with Greek yogurt dressing

Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. If you own a mandonline, now’s the time to bust it out. Otherwise, use a sharp chef’s knife and do you best to slice them thinly. If your cucumber has big seeds, scoop them out before slicing.
Make the Greek yogurt dressing. It’s a simple blend of plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh mint and dill, and of course a little salt and pepper.
Toss, then chill. You can stop there and serve the cucumber and yogurt salad right away. But it’s really best after an hour in the fridge. Just do what you have time for!

Only Have Regular Yogurt on Hand? That’s Fine!

I prefer making this cucumber salad with Greek yogurt for richness and creaminess, but regular plain yogurt works too. Your dressing will be runnier, that’s all.

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5 from 12 votes