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Published: May 27, 2023. Modified: May 27, 2023 by Wafa Shami. This post may contain affiliate links.

Cucumber Mint Yogurt Salad

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If you are looking for a light recipe to beat up the summer heat, look no further this cucumber mint yogurt salad is a good idea to serve as a healthy snack or a side dish to accompany your main course such as stuffed chicken or musakhan.

This traditional cucumber mint yogurt salad also known in Arabic as khyar bi laban comes with a handful of ingredients, it is a healthy side dish that the whole family will love and it only takes 10-15 minutes to prepare.

It can be a perfect side dish for a summer cookout, during this time of the year and a great addition to spicy dishes.

Serving salad in a bowl

Growing up my mother often made this salad during summer to beat up the heat days, and in particular when the main dish consists of rice such as maqlubeh. This salad is a light and refreshing dish that helps to beat the summer heat and is a refreshing and delightful simple salad that everyone can enjoy.

This creamy cucumber salad recipe has different variations and is similar to Greek tzatziki or Indian raita. 

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Equipment

Medium Bowl - for mixing all the ingredients.

Grater - an easy and great way to use shredded cucumbers.

Cutting Board - use a cutting board if you prefer chopped cucumbers or have them as thin slices style.

Small Utility Whisk - to mix yogurt with all ingredients.

Ingredients

Full ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Recipe Ingredients

Yogurt: whole milk plain yogurt is the perfect ingredient for this dish, plain Greek yogurt works well with this recipe.  

Cucumbers: I prefer to use Persian cucumbers, which are considered crunchy and have fewer seeds. Seedless English cucumbers can also be used.

Garlic: Adding fresh garlic, gives an additional flavor to the salad.

Fresh mint: A small amount of mint goes a long way with this salad, I prefer fresh mint but dried mint can also be used if fresh is not available. 

Sea Salt: which has less sodium

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: drizzle on the top of the salad (optional).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cucumbers chopped on a board

Step 1: Wash, peel and grate or chop cucumbers.

Yogurt with water

Step 2: In a  bowl add two tablespoons of water to yogurt and stir until it's creamy.

Add ingredients to Yogurt

Step 3: Add chopped/grated cucumbers, salt, crushed garlic, and chopped mint over yogurt.

Mixing salad

Step 4: Mix everything until the cucumber is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.

Variations and Pro Tips

  • If the yogurt is a creamy style you can skip adding water and just whisk well with a small hand whisker.
  • If you prefer not to use fresh garlic you can skip garlic altogether or use ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder. 
  • Fresh dill can be used in addition to mint or as an alternative.
  • Large cucumbers can be used, I recommend cutting the cucumber in half lengthwise and scooping out the seeds using a spoon, then grating or chopping the cucumbers.

Storage

This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days without garlic and 2 days if it has garlic.

Salad is ready in a serving bowl.

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Cucumber-Yogurt Salad سلطة خيار باللبن

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  • Author: Wafa Shami
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

A refreshing cucumber mint yogurt salad recipe, that includes a handful of ingredients, perfect as a side dish or a light and healthy snack.


Ingredients

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  • 2 small cucumbers grated.
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of water to add to yogurt if yogurt is very thick
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 clove crushed garlic.
  • Sea salt
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel cucumbers and grate or cut into small cubes.
  2. Mix yogurt with water until it’s more creamy.
  3. Chop mint leaves
  4. Mix everything until the cucumber is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.

Notes

  • If the yogurt is a creamy style you can skip adding water and just whisk well with a small hand whisker.
  • If you prefer not to use fresh garlic you can skip garlic altogether or use ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder. 
  • Fresh dill can be used in addition to mint or as an alternative.
  • Large cucumbers can be used, I recommend cutting the cucumber in half lengthwise and scooping out the seeds using a spoon, then grating or chopping the cucumbers.

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Comments

  1. Lama says

    June 26, 2023 at 2:36 pm

    So refreshing, thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      June 26, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      You are welcome!

      Reply
  2. Val says

    November 05, 2023 at 5:15 am

    Wonderful! Paired with your Musakhan recipe beautifully.

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      November 06, 2023 at 7:12 am

      Awesome -:)

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth White Vidarte says

    August 01, 2024 at 3:29 pm

    Delicious and simple! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      August 01, 2024 at 3:55 pm

      You're welcome Elizabeth, yes it is. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Marie B. says

    October 06, 2024 at 4:42 pm

    So delicious and easy.. I can’t believe I’ve been buying this premade at the store. It went so well on the falafel recipe on your site.

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      October 06, 2024 at 6:21 pm

      Hi Marie, I'm so glad to hear that, nothing better than the homemade right-:)

      Reply

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