Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad (Print)

Refreshing cucumber salad featuring creamy yogurt and fresh dill, ideal for light meals or sides.

# 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 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 seasoning as desired with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Garnish with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, no cooking required, just slicing and stirring.
  • The creamy dressing tastes indulgent but stays light enough to eat without feeling weighed down.
  • Fresh dill makes everything taste brighter and somehow more intentional than it has any right to be.
02 -
  • Skipping the salt-and-drain step for the cucumbers will result in a watery salad within an hour—I learned this by serving it to people I wanted to impress and watching their forks hit liquid.
  • Greek yogurt brands vary wildly in thickness and tang, so taste your dressing before committing fully and adjust the vinegar and salt accordingly.
03 -
  • Buy the biggest, straightest English cucumbers you can find because they slice more uniformly and look more finished on the plate, which somehow makes everything taste better.
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer while you prep—a cold bowl keeps everything crisp and makes the whole experience feel more refined.
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