Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt

This Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe is a delicious contemporary version of the sour cream-based cucumber salad of Poland and Eastern Europe. Greek yogurt makes it healthier and ranch dressing takes it to another flavor level! Soo good with Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs!

Why This Recipe is a Keeper!

Cucumbers and ranch dressing are a favorite snack around our house that even the grandkids will devour because they go so well together. Another classic combination is cucumbers with a sour cream dressing that is believed to have been created in Poland centuries ago and is still loved today.

This creamy cucumber salad recipe is an updated version of that classic salad that has the goodness of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and the crowd-pleasing flavor of ranch dressing. Fresh dill and a splash of white wine vinegar make it irresistible!

This Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt is:

• Super easy!
• So flavorful!
• Perfect for summer picnics and cookouts and with everything from crab cakes to stuffed cabbage rolls.

How to Make Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt:

Recipe Ingredients:

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this creamy cucumber salad recipe along with how to prep the ingredients. See the recipe card below for the exact quantities.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

• Cucumbers: I like to use English cucumbers for this recipe because they’re not as seedy and watery as Kirby (used for pickling). English cucumbers are the long cucumbers you see in the produce department wrapped in plastic. They’re also called hothouse or seedless cucumbers.
• Greek Yogurt: I prefer full-fat Greek yogurt for the best flavor but you can use reduced fat or non-fat.
• Ranch Dressing: It really was created on a ranch called Hidden Valley Ranch!
• White Wine Vinegar: White wine vinegar is white wine that has been fermented and oxidized. You can also use distilled white vinegar or rice vinegar.
• Dill: If possible, use fresh dill.

Step-By-Step Instructions:

• Gather and prep all the ingredients.
• Feel free to leave the peel on for maximum nutrition. I like to “semi-peel” the cucumbers so that some of the peel remains for a pretty presentation, crunch and color.
• Cucumbers contain a crazy amount of water so you’ll need to salt and drain them so that water doesn’t dilute the dressing too much. Place the cucumbers in a colander, salt generously and let them drain for at least 30 minutes.

• While the cucumbers are draining, combine the dressing ingredients:  Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, chopped fresh dill, white wine vinegar and black pepper.

• Pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels.  They don’t need to be completely dry, just get most of the excess water off.
• Toss the cucumbers with the scallions.

• Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.

• Taste and add salt if it’s needed.
• Place the Creamy Cucumber Salad in a serving bowl, and garnish with more fresh dill.

Enjoy! Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt is sure to become your new favorite creamy cucumber salad recipe!

Chef Tip:

• I hand-slice the cucumbers with a chef’s knife but a hand-held mandoline speeds up the process.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What goes with cucumber salad:

• Baked Catfish Pecan Meuniere
• Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Peach Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
• Nashville Style Hot Fried Chicken
• Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Chicken Sliders

More great salads with cucumber!

• Greek Cucumber Salad
• Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Creamy Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing Peas and Fresh Dill
• Middle Eastern Chopped Vegetable Salad

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