Description
Cucumber Dill Salad is a crisp and refreshing summer side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dressing with fresh dill. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a light accompaniment to grilled meats, this quick and easy salad combines cool textures and bright flavors for a delicious and healthy option.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Herbs
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. If using very watery cucumbers, lightly sprinkle them with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth and well combined.
- Combine ingredients: Place the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped fresh dill in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish with additional fresh dill and a sprinkle of black pepper for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- English or Persian cucumbers work best since they have fewer seeds and a crisper texture.
- For a lighter salad, you can use all Greek yogurt and omit the sour cream.
- Adding cherry tomatoes or crumbled feta cheese can enhance the flavors and add variety.
- Avoid dressing the salad too far in advance if you prefer your cucumbers to remain crisp.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the dairy ingredients with unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Summer Recipes, BBQ
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
