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Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

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A fresh, creamy, and tangy cucumber salad with red onion and dill, perfect as a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice 2 medium English cucumbers about 1/8-inch thick. Optionally, lightly salt the slices, let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry to reduce moisture.
  2. Peel and thinly slice 1 small red onion into rings or half-moons. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to soften the sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon honey (optional). Season with salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill into the dressing.
  5. Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together to coat evenly without bruising.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 hour, to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak up the dressing.
  7. Before serving, stir the salad again and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

Thin slicing cucumbers and onions is key for texture. Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes improves flavor melding. Pat cucumbers dry to avoid sogginess. Use fresh dill for best flavor. Vegan substitutions include coconut yogurt and vegan mayo.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, summer side dish, easy cucumber salad, refreshing salad, creamy dressing, red onion salad

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