Creamy Cucumber Salad

Our creamy cucumber salad is the ultimate crisp and healthy summer recipe with a heavenly yogurt-mayonnaise dressing.

If you love cucumber salads, you might like our pineapple cucumber salad, horiatiki, and Asian cucumber salad.

Thinly sliced cucumbers come alive with fresh dill and crisp spring onions, all brought together by a creamy yet lightened-up dressing.

This is a refreshing, lower-calorie take on a classic creamy cucumber salad. It’s probably Louise’s favorite cucumber salad, so I had to remake it this summer 😛.

It’s perfect if you loved our lighter versions of broccoli salad, pasta salad with mayo, or macaroni salad.

What sets our dressing apart is its smart balance: maximum creaminess with minimal fat.

We achieve this by blending our homemade mayonnaise with fat-free Greek yogurt. Cutting calories and saturated fats nearly in half, without sacrificing that special silky texture.

Want it richer? You can opt for full-fat yogurt and traditional mayo. But if you’re aiming to eat lighter, the healthier version is just as satisfying.

No matter how you make it, this creamy cucumber salad is a deliciously healthy choice you’ll come back to all summer long.

Quantities are in the recipe box at the bottom of the page.

• Cucumber: We use English cucumber here, but American cucumber works equally well. Pick your favorite.

• Green onions: also called scallions or spring onions. I use both the white part and the green tops. Substitute white onion, red onion, or shallots for green onions.

• Fresh dill: is delicious with creamy dressing and fresh cucumber, so we strongly recommend it here. Substitute Italian parsley, chives, fresh fennel fronds, or fennel seeds for fresh dill.

• Mayonnaise: You can use our vegan mayo, store-bought vegan mayo, or a regular mayonnaise.

• Greek yogurt: We use fat-free Greek yogurt (the thick one). You can substitute fat-free Greek yogurt with whole-fat Greek yogurt or with unsweetened non-dairy yogurt. You can also use sour cream instead of yogurt.

• Apple cider vinegar: Substitute fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar.

• Maple syrup: The natural sweetness of maple syrup balances the sourness of yogurt and vinegar. Substitute honey, agave syrup, date syrup, or sugar for maple syrup.

US cups + grams measurements in the recipe box at the bottom of the page.

Rinse and dry the cucumber, spring onions, and dill.

Thinly slice the cucumber. You can do so with a sharp knife or with a mandoline slicer.

Thinly slice the green onion and finely chop the dill. Add all to a large mixing bowl.

Tip: Reserve some of the scallion tops to garnish the salad.

In a small bowl, add the vegan mayo, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt and black pepper.

Whisk until creamy.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir until well combined.

Let marinate for 15 minutes before serving on a platter, topped with scallion tops and freshly ground black pepper.

Tip: The cucumbers will release water, making the dressing a little runny. We LOVE the combination of cucumber water with the dressing; it tastes similar to a ranch dressing. So we scoop it and drizzle it over the salad once it is plated.

This creamy cucumber salad is an excellent side dish for summer gatherings, barbecues, or a delicious family dinner. We recommend it with:

• Zucchini fritters
• Chickpea fritters
• Lentil patties
• Falafel
• BBQ Tofu
• Grilled proteins like pastured chicken or grilled tofu.

Make ahead: This recipe is excellent for making ahead as the flavor improves an hour or two after mixing the ingredients. The cucumber, however, might release some water two to three hours after it’s mixed with the dressing.

We don’t mind this. We give the salad a quick toss or scoop out the liquid that gathers at the bottom of the bowl and serve it in a pouring jar to drizzle back on top of the salad.

Alternatively, toss in a couple of dollops of yogurt to thicken the salad.

Refrigerator: transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store for three days.

Freezer: this recipe is not suitable for freezing.

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