Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber dill salad featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing flavored with fresh dill, garlic, lemon juice, and red onion. Perfect as a light side dish for warm weather meals or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cucumber
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber: Start by washing the cucumber thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or residue.
- Slice the cucumber: Cut off both ends of the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick, or to your preferred thickness.
- Prepare cucumber base: Place the cucumber slices into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Salt the cucumber: Sprinkle a small pinch of salt over the cucumber slices and toss them gently to coat.
- Draw out moisture: Let the cucumber sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then use a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to blot away any liquid.
- Start dressing base: In a separate small bowl, add 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt.
- Add fresh dill: Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh dill and add it to the yogurt.
- Add olive oil: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the yogurt mixture.
- Add lemon juice: Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into the yogurt mixture.
- Add garlic: Mince 1 teaspoon of garlic and stir it into the yogurt mixture.
- Add red onion: Finely chop 1 tablespoon of red onion and add it to the yogurt mixture.
- Season dressing: Season the yogurt mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Mix dressing: Stir all the ingredients in the yogurt mixture together until they are evenly combined.
- Combine salad: Add the cucumber slices to the yogurt mixture and gently toss them together until the cucumber is well coated with the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the cucumber dill salad chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh cucumbers that are firm and crisp.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice quantities to taste if you prefer a milder or more tangy flavor.
- This salad is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- You can add a pinch of sugar or a drizzle of honey to balance the tanginess if desired.
