Creamy Cucumber Salad Dill (Printable)

Light cucumber salad tossed in creamy yogurt dressing with dill and a touch of olive oil and vinegar.

# What You’ll 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

# Directions:

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 thoroughly 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 and well combined.
03 - Add the dried cucumbers and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, and vinegar as desired for optimal flavor balance.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required, just slicing and mixing.
  • The Greek yogurt dressing is creamy without being heavy, giving you all the comfort with none of the guilt.
  • Fresh dill transforms ordinary cucumbers into something that tastes restaurant-quality but costs almost nothing to make.
02 -
  • Skipping the salt-and-rest step will give you a watery salad that tastes diluted and sad, so please don't rush this part.
  • If you forget to chill it before serving, the flavors haven't had time to marry yet and the whole thing tastes a bit flat and disconnected.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline to slice your cucumbers paper-thin for maximum elegance and a tender texture that feels almost luxurious.
  • If you're serving this to guests, don't add the dressing until the last possible moment if you want to impress with crunch.
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