Creamy Cucumber Salad Dill (Print version)

Light cucumber mix tossed in creamy yogurt dressing with dill for a fresh, easy summer dish.

# 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 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 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 flavors.
05 - Top with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, which means you can make it while other dishes finish cooking.
  • The creamy dressing tastes decadent without any cream, thanks to Greek yogurt doing all the heavy lifting.
  • It stays fresh for days in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to gatherings.
02 -
  • Salting and draining the cucumbers first is the difference between a crisp salad and a watery one—learned this the hard way after my first soggy attempt.
  • Fresh dill matters more than any other ingredient; it's what makes this salad taste like a Mediterranean escape and not just another yogurt side dish.
03 -
  • Slice everything as thin as possible—almost paper-thin cucumbers taste better and feel more luxurious on the palate.
  • Use cold Greek yogurt straight from the fridge for the creamiest texture; room temperature yogurt makes the dressing feel thin and less satisfying.
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