Fresh Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad with Feta
A crisp and refreshing summer salad featuring cucumbers, creamy Greek yogurt dressing, fresh dill, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced (or Persian cucumbers)
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (75 g) small-curd feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper)
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: handful of chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers if desired and slice thinly about 1/8 inch thick using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add sliced cucumbers to the dressing and gently toss until all slices are coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and gently toss once more to distribute cheese without breaking it down.
- Optional: Refrigerate salad for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamy dressing. To avoid soggy salad, pat cucumbers dry if too watery and toss gently after adding feta. Chilling the salad for 15-30 minutes enhances flavor. For dairy-free, substitute coconut yogurt and omit feta or use vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 120
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 7
Keywords: cucumber salad, Greek yogurt salad, dill salad, feta cheese, summer salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad