Cucumber Ribbon Salad with Yogurt Herb Dressing Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

This cucumber ribbon salad is easy to make and is full of great flavor but without any fat, thanks to a creamy yogurt herb dressing.

Cucumbers are very thinly sliced into beautiful cucumber ribbons and topped with a creamy yogurt dill dressing for a uniquely gorgeous salad.

This salad is a great side dish if you’re having a barbecue or anything grill related in the summer but it also goes well with richer meals, providing freshness and lightness to an otherwise heavy meal.

If you love tzatziki, a cucumber yogurt sauce that’s often found in Middle Eastern dishes, you’ll love this salad. Cucumber ribbon salad is also very similar to German cucumber salad, which is made of sliced cucumbers with a sour cream dressing.

Why You’ll Love Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Lots of herbal flavor! Cucumber salad is super refreshing thanks to the fresh, crunchy cucumbers and tons of fresh herbs. I use chives, parsley and dill but any combination of fresh herbs works well. Dill goes especially well with cucumbers.

A simple dressing. The dressing is easy to make with yogurt, salt and pepper. Use fat-free, low-fat, or regular yogurt, it’s up to you.

Easy to find ingredients. Cucumbers are always available in grocery stores so this salad is perfect any time of the year. Whether you’re cooking burgers outside or pulled pork in your slow cooker on a cold winter day, cucumber salad will fit right in. It makes a great lunch, too.

Look for the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

FAQs

Make it your own

• Try a different dressing. Blue cheese dressing, green goddess dressing, or lemon basil vinaigrette are really great choices.
• Add an extra layer of flavor. Stir in a teaspoon of grated garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Garnish with cheese. Sprinkle the salad with feta cheese, Parmesan curls, or blue cheese.
• Add more veggies. Thinly sliced onions, radishes, tomatoes, or carrots taste great in this salad.
• Not into creamy dressings? Try my cucumber salad with an easy vinegar dressing or refrigerator dill pickles. For a spicy kick, easy Korean pickles are a must try! All three recipes are also dairy-free.

Storage Tips

This salad is best eaten immediately. It can be stored in a tightly covered container in the fridge for up to two days. It may get a bit watery and lose some of the crispness. Stir well, or add a few more cucumbers to refresh it.