Creamy Cucumber and Carrot Salad
A fresh, crunchy, and creamy cucumber and carrot salad with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon, and dill. This easy no-cook side dish is ready in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots shredded
- 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced, optional
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber thinly, shred the carrots, and thinly slice the red onion if using.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cucumber, carrots, and red onion to the bowl.
- Toss gently until the vegetables are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Stir once more before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
For a crisper salad, lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them drain in a colander for 15 minutes before adding them to the dressing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.