Creamy Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Lively and refreshing, this Mediterranean cucumber salad features beautiful, fresh herbs and cherry tomatoes with a creamy yogurt dressing.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chopped English cucumber
20 cherry tomatoes
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced, or to taste

Directions

1 Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, mint, and parsley in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Process until herbs are finely minced and dressing is well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
2 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions in a large bowl. Lightly sprinkle vegetables with a pinch of salt. Toss vegetables with the dressing and garnish with lemon zest.