Creamy Cucumber Salad Dill (Printable Version)

Light cucumbers tossed in creamy yogurt dressing with fresh dill for a refreshing side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, whole milk or low-fat

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Pantry

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Extra dill sprigs
11 - Freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and red onion in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar if using, salt, pepper, and chopped dill until smooth.
03 - Add the cucumbers and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
05 - Garnish with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes flat, making it perfect for those moments when you need something fresh but refuse to spend your evening cooking.
  • The creamy dressing tastes indulgent while actually being light enough to eat on even the hottest days without feeling guilty.
  • Greek yogurt replaces heavier creams, so you get restaurant-quality flavor with a fraction of the heaviness.
02 -
  • Salting the cucumbers upfront is the difference between a crisp salad and a soggy disappointment, so do not skip this step no matter how rushed you feel.
  • Stir the dressing right before serving because the yogurt will continue to release liquid and thin out if it sits too long, and you want that creamy texture to last.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or vegetable slicer to get those perfect thin cucumber slices that soak up dressing without turning mushy or uneven in thickness.
  • Room temperature yogurt mixes more smoothly than cold yogurt straight from the refrigerator, so let it sit out for five minutes before whisking if you have the time.
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