This Tzatziki Cucumber Salad is a favorite at our house! The yogurt and cucumber flavors go so well together, it is refreshing and delicious!
I have made this salad a few times now and even my 3 year old enjoys it! It is tangy and tasty, I bet that you will fall in love with it!
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What is Tzatziki Cucumber Salad
The original Tzatziki is a creamy Greek yogurt dip made with shredded cucumber, lemon, garlic, dill and mint. It is amazing to eat with veggies or pitas.
This Tzatziki cucumber salad uses the same ingredients but the cucumber is sliced rather than grated.
Ingredients to Make Tzatziki Cucumber Salad
- Greek Yogurt: It is the base of this sauce, use plain sugar free yogurt. When serving to kids I prefer the full fat option, but feel free to use a low fat option.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon adds flavor and a special sourness to the sauce. It is delicious!
- Garlic: I used powdered garlic, but you can also use fresh minced garlic!
- Salt, Pepper, and Olive Oil: Add to suit your taste, I have added my recommendations on the recipe card.
- Red onions: Add a special crunch and flavor. Do not skip it!
- Cucumber: You can use English cucumber without seeds or really any type of cucumber.
- Fresh dill and mint: These herbs go very well with this yogurt dip. You can use dried herbs but use less amount than what is called for in this recipe.
Step by Step Instructions
Here is how to make this delicious creamy Tzatziki Cucumber Salad.
- Cut the cucumber into thin slices using a mandolin.
- Pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients until smooth.
- Combine the cucumber slices with the dressing in one bowl.
- Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Storage Instructions
Simply keep the salad refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days. It tastes even better the second day!
Serving Suggestions and Substitutions
- Red onions: I used finely chopped red onions and didn’t add too much as this salad was also served to my 3-year-old, but feel free to add sliced onions and add more of it to your taste!
- You can replace the yogurt with sour cream if you wish.
- This refreshing salad can be served in many ways: with grilled steak, chicken or stuffed into tacos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cut the cucumber into thin slices using a mandolin. You can also use a sharp knife or food processor, but make sure the slices are thin or they won’t incorporate well into the dressing.
🥣Recipe
Tzatziki Cucumber Salad
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup greek yogurt unflavored
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red onions
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dill fresh
- 1 tbsp mint fresh
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber into thin slices using a mandolin.
- Pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients until smooth.
- Combine the cucumber slices with the dressing in one bowl.
- Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- I used finely chopped red onions and didn’t add too much as this salad was also served to my 3-year-old, but feel free to add sliced onions and add more of it to your taste!
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