Creamy Cucumber Salad Dill (Printable)

Light cucumber salad with dill and creamy yogurt dressing, ideal for fresh summer meals.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 dried cucumbers and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, and acidity as desired for optimal flavor balance.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes without any cooking, perfect when you want something fresh but don't want to heat up the kitchen.
  • The creamy dressing manages to feel light and summery at the same time, which honestly feels like a small miracle.
  • One bowl, a whisk, and you've got a side dish that actually gets compliments instead of disappearing quietly from the table.
02 -
  • Salting the cucumbers ahead of time is not a suggestion—it's the one thing that keeps this salad from becoming watery by the time you serve it, which I learned the hard way at my second attempt.
  • Greek yogurt brands vary wildly in thickness and tang, so always taste your dressing before you commit to the final seasoning; some yogurts need more vinegar than others to feel balanced.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer makes the cucumber slicing fast and uniform, but honestly a sharp knife and a little patience does the same thing without the risk of slicing your knuckles off.
  • If your cucumbers are particularly watery, scoop them onto a clean kitchen towel and let them sit for another five minutes before dressing them—this one extra step prevents the salad from becoming diluted.
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