Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. For a more pleasant texture and to remove excess water, you can peel them if desired, but it's not strictly necessary. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, carefully slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, aiming for about 1/8-inch thickness. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.4 large cucumbers
- Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. If the onion has a strong bite that you'd like to mellow, you can soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain them thoroughly before adding them to the bowl with the cucumbers.1/2 red onion
- Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley. The freshness of these herbs is crucial to the flavor profile, so use as much as you like! Add the chopped dill and parsley to the bowl with the cucumbers and red onion.1/2 cup fresh dill, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 4 large cucumbers, 1/2 red onion
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Add the garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the dressing. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings. Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Remember that the cucumbers will absorb flavor, so it's good to have a well-seasoned dressing.1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, black pepper, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber, red onion, and herb mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can bruise the cucumbers.1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, black pepper, 4 large cucumbers, 1/2 red onion, 1/2 cup fresh dill, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the Flavorful Cucumber Salad for at least 15-30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill nicely.
- Give the salad another gentle toss just before serving. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch.
Notes
The texture of the cucumbers might soften slightly over time as they absorb more dressing, but the flavor will remain delicious. Freezing is not recommended.
