Cucumber Noodle Tzatziki Salad
Cucumber Noodle Tzatziki Salad is spiralized cucumber noodles and cherry tomato tossed in a lemony dill Greek yogurt dressing. It’s fresh and light, and a great way to enjoy cucumbers this summer!
I’m going Greek on you again, and I’m thinking that you probably won’t mind at all. Especially because this Cucumber Noodle Tzatziki Salad will have you feeling cool as cucumber this summer (pun obviously intended). 😉
It’s funny that I’m pretty head over heels about cucumbers considering that I was never a fan of them growing up. They’re pretty tasteless, so I’m not really sure what my problem was. I’m glad I came around, because you can’t be part Greek and not like cucumbers, can you? Tzatziki sauce is solely responsible for helping me come around years back, and it’s something I make often because it’s creamy freshness compliments so many dishes — and it’s great for dipping! See here and here for proof.
I spiralized some cucumber for a Thai salad last year and loved it, so it’s about time I did it again for you. I got the idea for this salad when I was pigging out on tzatziki one day and thinking that I could make a meal out of it (which I did that day). This salad is definitely more of an acceptable meal, and would be absolutely delicious on its own with pita bread, or bulked up with chickpeas or a sprinkling of feta. I actually ate this with grilled salmon and it was delicious.
I’ve mentioned this Cucumber Noodle Tzatziki Salad is fresh, and is it ever. It has a lemony citrus pop along with plenty of fresh dill in the Greek yogurt dressing. The cucumber gives it that crispness that it needs, and I added some cherry tomatoes for a little color-flavor punch. It’s everything you want in a summer side because it’s refreshing and light, and perfect for using up those summer cucumbers. 🙂
And now it’s Eat Seasonal time, where a group of bloggers join up to share recipes featuring seasonal produce! This month I used cucumbers and dill from the list we were given. Thank you to our wonderful host Becky from The Vintage Mixer, and be sure to visit her June Seasonal Produce guide for even more recipe inspiration this month.
You can get in on the fun too, using the hashtag #eatseasonal to share your seasonal recipes as well. Be sure to visit the links below for the other Eat Seasonal blogger’s recipes!
Strawberry, Raspberry and Rhubarb Crisp by Completely Delicious
Hoisin Buffalo Burgers with Spicy Slaw by Cookin’ Canuck
Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Ginger Salad by Letty’s Kitchen
Blueberry-Basil Swirled Ice Cream by Floating Kitchen
Strawberries and Cream Oat Bars by The Vintage Mixer
Rhubarb Almond Danishes by Food For My Family (not pictured)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of ½ lemon
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 medium cucumbers, spiralized (about 2 heaping cups)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper until combined. Set aside.
- Place the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss in the Greek yogurt dressing until well coated -- you may not need all of the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by Flavor the Moments.

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What a great twist on tzatziki. I usually just grate my cucumber in, but this looks so much prettier.
Thank you, Dannii — I couldn’t resist doing this with cucumber noodles!
This salad will definitely have everyone feeling as cool as a cucumber! 🙂 I’m not really a fan of cucumbers, BUT my husband absolutely loves them. I think I would win wife of the century if I made this salad for him. It looks gorgeous, and I love the tzatziki sauce in here!
I didn’t like cucumbers for long…maybe you’ll come around one day? 🙂 Your husband probably would love this and I’m sure you’re the wife of the century whether you make this or not! haha Thanks, Gayle!
It’s not going to be too long until I have garden cucumbers literally coming out of my ears, sooo yeah I could definitely see myself making batch after batch of this stunning salad! You’re reminding me that I still haven’t tried spiralizing cucumbers yet!
I’m preparing to have cukes coming out my ears too, Sarah — my garden is planted! I’m so excited because I love cucumber noodles. I’m sure you’ll get around to spiralizing those babies!
Ha, yeah it’s kind of hard NOT to like cucumbers because they are pretty tasteless. I’ve always loved them. My grandmother and I used to pick them fresh from the farm and then sprinkle them with a little salt. So good! This salad looks absolutely perfect for a hot day – which we are about to have today!
That’s such a nice memory you had with your grandmother, Liz. I’ve never tried them with just plain old salt and need to try that. Lord knows I’ll have enough soon since I’m growing some in my garden!
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Salads are my weakness. I like to have salad with most of my meals. Yours recipe is a great addition to my salad list. Thanks for sharing Marcie. Pinned
Salads are a weakness of mine as well, and I appreciate the pin, Puja!
I make tzatzki but never thought of sprializing the cukes! Great idea that I can’t wait to try. Love your presentation as well.
Thank you so much, Judee, and I hope you enjoy it!
I love Greek recipes! This salad looks perfect! Love the idea of spiralized cucumber! Love cucumbers and use them in most salads I make! Pinned!
Cucumbers are so refreshing — you just can’t beat them in the summer especially! Thanks, Mira!
I love tzatzki but never had cucumber noodel salad before. This sounds and looks like a great idea make. Lovely share, Marcie. Can’t wait to try this.
Thank you, Anu!
Yum! Tatkziki is one of my faves.
I thought of spiralizing my cukes too! But I wanted to show how my Mom made her cucumbers fancy. 😉
The other way I like cucumbers and yogurt is in raita, the sauce that goes with Indian curries.
I love how you made the cucumbers fancy, Letty, and I’m excited to do that! And raita is so delicious. 🙂
I was just talking with my friend about veggie noodles! Your recipe looks so yummy I am going to pin it so I can try it this summer! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Susan, and I hope you enjoy it! Veggie noodles are so much fun. 🙂
You can go Greek on this here blog daily and I wouldn’t mind, Marcie! I am obsessed with tzatziki, especially during the summer, so this salad is right up my alley!! I just spiralized some cucumbers the other day, and I’m totally going to have to do it again because I NEED this salad in my life!! This is seriously perfect, friend! Cheers!
I knew YOU wouldn’t mind, Cheyanne! 🙂 Thanks, friend!
I am a huge tzatziki fan and love the spiralized cucumber noodle twist! It looks SO fresh and delicious, Marcie! I could definitely make a meal out of this! It sounds perfect with chickpeas or grilled salmon and wish it was what I was having for dinner tonight 🙂
Thank you, Kelly, and I’ll be making this again and again for sure!
I’m obsessed with spiralizing zucchini but have never tried doing it with cucumber, AND I have a bunch of Persian cucs sitting in my fridge that need to get used… Thanks for the idea! I love tzatziki and don’t think I’ve ever made it at home. That needs to change ASAP!
Persian cukes are my favorite — they would be perfect here! Thanks, Nicole!
haha I definitely would like to feel as cool as a cucumber because holy smokes has it been hot and humid and kinda awful here lately!! I’ll take a big bowl please! This sounds fantastic!
It’s been horribly hot here too and I’m totally dying to make some popsicles this week! One big bowl of this salad coming right up…thanks, Ashley!
What a creative way to use cucumber, Marcie! I need to get on board with spiralizing and buy one because this looks incredible!
Thank you, Danielle! I think you’ll have a blast with a spiralizer — they make eating veggies so much more fun. 🙂
I love tzatziki! This looks so good Marcie, I also love your pretty bowl 🙂
Thank you, Manali!
This salad looks perfect for these warm days we’ve been having! I’m a huge fan of tzatziki and love the idea to make a meal out of it.
I also wasn’t always a fan of cucumbers, for some reason. But they can be so refreshing when they’re served with the right dish, like this one!
Thanks, Sarah! Sounds like you love tzatziki as much as I do! 🙂
Great idea, this is so summery and would be prefect for my lunch today.
Thank you! 🙂
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I can see this as my new favorite summer salad Marcie – so fresh and I love the dressing!!
Thank you, Deb!
What a great idea for a salad!! I’m thinking it would be perfect for these hot days!!
Thanks, Jamie, and it’s the best salad for hot summer days!
Cucumbers are such a great base for other flavors, and I LOVE what you did with them in this salad!
Thank you, Cathy! I love how versatile cucumbers are!
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