Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe with Easy Creamy Yogurt Dressing
A light and refreshing cucumber dill salad with a tangy, creamy yogurt dressing that pairs perfectly with grilled dishes or seafood. Quick to prepare and a crowd-pleaser with fresh, simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice thinly about 1/8 inch thick. Peel if desired.
- Thinly slice about 1/4 cup of red onion if using.
- Finely chop 3 tablespoons of fresh dill.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Season the dressing with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill to the bowl with dressing. Gently toss to coat evenly without mashing cucumbers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Can be chilled up to 4 hours.
- Before serving, stir salad again and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
To keep the salad crisp, drain excess water from cucumbers after slicing by sprinkling salt and letting sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry. Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors. For dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond milk yogurt. Optional add-ins include toasted pine nuts, fresh mint or parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, or cooked quinoa for a meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: cucumber salad, dill salad, creamy yogurt dressing, fresh salad, easy side dish, healthy salad, summer salad