Looking for a quick and easy, refreshing snack that you’ll want to be eating all summer long? You’ve got to try my Chunky Tzatziki Cucumber Salad. It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and is perfect for bringing to a potluck, packing for a hike or enjoying at the beach. Use this flavorful cucumber salad as a dip for pita chips or stuff it into a warm pita with hummus and extra veggies, for a more filling meal.
The weather has really started to warm up lately, and it’s got me craving no-cook summer salads like this Chunky Tzatziki Cucumber Salad. It’s quick and easy to throw together while also being packed with tons of fresh flavors. You can enjoy it as a dip, or make it more of a meal by stuffing it into a warm pita pocket. However you decide to eat this cucumber salad, I hope you enjoy. It’s one of my favorites!
Why You’ll Love This Refreshing Salad
- Easy to make – This cucumber salad only takes about 10 minutes to throw together, and it can be enjoyed immediately or chilled in the refrigerator until ready to eat. I like to serve with pita chips, but it can also be stuffed inside of a pita with some hummus, for more of a meal.
- Perfect for summer – This recipe has all my favorite spring and summer flavors in it, like mint, dill, lemon and cucumber. It’s refreshing and perfect for lunch, or a snack, on a hot summer day.
- Great for picnics – I love making a batch of this delicious salad to take on summer hiking trips, or bring to a picnic at the park, with the kids. It’s light and refreshing, but also has protein from the greek yogurt and feta cheese.
Make This Recipe Into A Healthy Vegetarian Lunch
This cucumber salad is great when enjoyed as a salad or dip, but if you want something more substantial, I would recommend making a pita bread sandwich, or wrap with it. You can add hummus to the pita bread, or chickpeas to the cucumber salad if you want extra protein. Here are a few tips for making the best cucumber tzatziki pita sandwich:
- Toast the pita bread – The pita bread doesn’t have to be heated up before assembling these sandwiches, but I do recommend it. Giving the pita a quick toast in the toaster or on the stovetop gives it some crunchy texture and you can even add oil and soy sauce for extra flavor. Here’s a link for my favorite pan-fried pita bread.
- Use a flavored hummus – I usually make this recipe with plain hummus, but if you want extra flavor, you can use a flavored hummus. I would recommend lemon, kalamata olive or even something spicy like chili crisp flavored hummus.
- Add extra ingredients – I like to add some thinly sliced red onion to these pita sandwiches, but tomato, fresh greens or even roasted eggplant would be great additions.
Tzatziki Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients
- Cucumber – I like to use English cucumbers for this recipe because I love their flavor and they have a thinner, less waxy skin on them. Any type of cucumber will work though.
- Red Onion – Fresh red onion adds texture and flavor to this creamy cucumber salad. Any type of onion will work though.
- Yogurt Sauce – My tzatziki inspired sauce is made using plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, mint, garlic, salt and pepper. You can buy a pre-made tzatziki sauce in most grocery stores these days, which will save you a little bit of time, if needed.
- Feta Cheese – The feta cheese is optional, but it adds some nice creaminess and saltiness that goes well with the other ingredients. It also adds extra protein.
How To Make Refreshing Tzatziki Cucumber Salad
- Add all tzatziki sauce ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until completely combined. Give the sauce a quick taste and add any extra salt needed.
- Add the diced cucumbers, red onion and crumbled feta cheese and mix well. Serve cucumber salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Serve with pita chips for dipping.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- This recipe is gluten free. Serve with gluten free crackers, if needed.
- Make this recipe vegan by using dairy free plain yogurt and a vegan feta cheese substitute.
- Can this cucumber salad be made ahead of time? Yes, it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It is most creamy when served immediately, but the flavor is still great after being refrigerated.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below and I will get back to you ASAP!
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Chunky Tzatziki Cucumber Salad
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Description
Looking for a quick and easy, refreshing snack that you’ll want to be eating all summer long? You’ve got to try my Chunky Tzatziki Cucumber Salad. It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and is perfect for bringing to a potluck, packing for a hike or enjoying at the beach. Use this flavorful cucumber salad as a dip for pita chips or stuff it into a warm pita with hummus and extra veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups small diced cucumber, I like to use English cucumbers
- 1/2 cup small diced, or crumbled, feta cheese
- 1/3 cup small diced red onion
- Pita chips for serving, if desired
Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain, non-fat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add all tzatziki sauce ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until completely combined. Give the sauce a quick taste and add any extra salt needed.
- Add the diced cucumbers, red onion and crumbled feta cheese and mix well. Serve cucumber salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Serve with pita chips for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to adjust seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American, Greek
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