🥒 Creamy Cucumber Salad
Fresh, cool, and tangy—this is a quick side dish that goes with grilled chicken, rice, or spicy food.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers (or 3–4 small)
- ½ tsp salt (for sweating cucumbers)
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or thick curd)
- 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sugar (balances tanginess)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped dill or parsley (optional)
- Chili flakes (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Slice cucumbers
- Thin slices work best (or half-moons)
- Sprinkle with salt and let sit 10–15 minutes
- Squeeze out excess water (this keeps salad from getting watery)
2. Make the creamy dressing
In a bowl mix:
- yogurt
- mayonnaise (if using)
- garlic
- lemon juice
- black pepper
- sugar
- herbs (optional)
Whisk until smooth.
3. Combine
Add cucumbers to dressing and toss well.
4. Chill (recommended)
Refrigerate 10–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🥗 Result
You get a cool, refreshing cucumber salad with creamy dressing, light crunch, and a balance of tangy + savory flavors.
⭐ Tips
- Use chilled cucumbers for extra freshness
- Remove seeds if cucumbers are watery
- Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like contrast with spicy food
If you want, I can also make:
- Greek-style cucumber salad 🫒
- spicy Indian raita version 🌶️
- or a crunchy cucumber pickle-style salad version 🥒
