Creamy Cucumber Salad Dill (Printable)

Light cucumber with creamy dill and yogurt dressing, ideal for summer 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

# How to Make It:

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 mixing 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 drained 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 flavor development. Garnish with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper before plating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes but tastes like you planned ahead all morning.
  • The Greek yogurt dressing is so much lighter than creamy alternatives, yet somehow more satisfying.
  • Your guests will ask for the recipe, guaranteed—this one is a keeper.
02 -
  • Skipping the salt-and-rest step sounds like it saves time, but it's the difference between crisp and soggy—don't cut this corner.
  • Make this salad no more than a few hours ahead, or the cucumbers will begin to weep and dilute your dressing.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline to slice your cucumbers and onion paper-thin—they look prettier and soak up dressing faster.
  • If your Greek yogurt tastes too sharp, whisk in a tiny splash of milk to smooth it out before adding other ingredients.
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