Creamy Cucumber Salad Dill (Printable)

A light salad with crisp cucumbers and creamy dill yogurt dressing, perfect for warm weather 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
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Extra dill sprigs
11 - Freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Place sliced cucumbers and red onion in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to extract excess moisture. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and chopped dill until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add dried cucumbers and red onion to the dressing. Gently toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper.

# Chef’s Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Light, healthy, and packed with protein from Greek yogurt.
  • A refreshing Mediterranean flavor that complements many dishes.
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and low carb, suitable for various diets.
02 -
  • Patting the cucumbers dry after salting prevents a watery salad.
  • Use fresh dill for the best aromatic flavor.
  • Let the salad rest chilled at least 15 minutes for enhanced taste.
  • Use a whisk to achieve a perfectly smooth dressing.
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