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Creamy Greek Cucumber Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, this refreshing salad is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, often served as a side dish or meze. It highlights the region's love for fresh ingredients and yogurt, showcasing the balance of creamy and crunchy textures. Today, variations of this salad are enjoyed worldwide, often adapted with different herbs or spices to suit local tastes.

GreekGRside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 English cucumbers
dill
feta cheese
Vidalia onion
kalamata olives
black pepper
kosher salt

Greek yogurt

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: strained yogurt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: sour cream

Strained yogurt offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

1

Slice 2 English cucumbers and place in a bowl.

2

Add chopped dill and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

3

Chop and add Vidalia onion to the mixture.

4

Eyeball and add about a quarter cup of creamy dressing (exact type not specified).

5

Mix the ingredients together until combined.

6

Season with fresh cracked black pepper and kosher salt.

7

Top the salad with kalamata olives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tzatziki SaladGreek Cucumber Salad

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