Prep Your Salad

1. Smash the Cucumbers
2. Wash and dry the cucumbers.
3. Place them on a cutting board and use the flat side of a chef’s knife, a rolling pin, or the bottom of a small saucepan to gently smash them.
4. You want the cucumbers cracked and flattened in places, not pulverized.
5. Lightly salt them and let them sit for 10–15 minutes.
6. Drain away any excess liquid.

Make the Creamy Herb Dressing

1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice.
2. Add dill, thyme, parsley, salt and black pepper.
3. Taste and adjust the lemon, salt and pepper as needed.

Toss the Salad

1. Add the smashed cucumber and sliced red onion to a large bowl.
2. Pour over the dressing and toss gently until everything is coated.
3. Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavours can settle.