Cucumber Dill Salad
A refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a creamy yogurt dressing, perfect for summer barbecues and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (150 grams) Greek yogurt or plain full-fat
- 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ⅕ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ lb (670 grams) cucumbers, sliced
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your cucumbers by washing them thoroughly. Slice them thinly and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the red onion finely. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor, if desired.
- Chop your fresh dill carefully and add to the bowl.
- Make the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Combine everything in the mixing bowl and toss gently until coated.
- Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Give it a last toss and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Notes
Best when chilled for at least 30 minutes. Can be made ahead but enjoy fresh for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber salad, summer salad, healthy recipe, refreshing salad