The 5 ingredient cucumber salad to end all cucumber salads
The 5 ingredient cucumber salad to end all cucumber salads is a easy Mediterranean recipe that serves 4. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Zestful Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 18 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 25 min
Cost: $4.36 total, $1.09 per serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt (whole‑milk, plain)
- 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 small Shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced; seedless preferred)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Mint (chopped)
Instructions
Make the Yogurt Dressing
In the mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Slice the Shallot
Trim the shallot ends and slice it very thinly on a cutting board.
Time: PT3M
Slice the Cucumber
Wash the cucumber, trim the ends, and slice it thinly (about 1/8‑inch thick).
Time: PT5M
Chop the Herbs
Roughly chop the cilantro and mint leaves.
Time: PT5M
Combine All Ingredients
Add the sliced shallot, cucumber, and chopped herbs to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Final Seasoning and Serve
Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar if needed. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low‑Carb, Keto‑Friendly
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 15, 2026








