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Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

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A light, refreshing summer side dish featuring crisp cucumbers tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with fresh dill and lemon juice. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a wholesome everyday salad.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of sugar or honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, slice them as thin as possible (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Transfer the slices to a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Finely chop the fresh dill leaves, avoiding thick stems. Add the dill to the dressing and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers. Gently toss with a large spoon or salad tongs to coat all slices evenly, being careful not to bruise the cucumbers.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak up the dressing.
  6. Before serving, gently toss the salad again and adjust salt or pepper if desired.

Notes

If cucumbers release too much water, drain them briefly in a colander and pat dry with paper towels to avoid a watery salad. Resting the salad in the fridge for at least 15 minutes enhances flavor melding. Use fresh dill for best flavor. Full-fat Greek yogurt provides the best creamy texture and tang. Optional olive oil adds richness but can be omitted.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, dill salad, Greek yogurt dressing, summer salad, refreshing side dish, easy cucumber salad, healthy salad

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