Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and delightful Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad that whisks you away to a sunny Mediterranean afternoon with every bite. This salad is a dance of textures and flavors - crunchy cucumbers, peppery red onion, and fragrant dill, all enveloped in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dressing. The historical roots of this salad can be traced back to Greek and Middle Eastern cuisines, where yogurt-based salads have been a staple for centuries.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Salt (1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
  • Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, or to taste)
  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
  • Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
  • Greek yogurt (1 cup)
  • Fresh dill (2 tablespoons, chopped)
  • Red onion (1/2, thinly sliced)
  • Cucumbers (2, thin sliced)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well-blended. This will serve as your creamy dressing.
  3. Pour the freshly made creamy dressing over the cucumber mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring that every slice of cucumber and onion is coated with the dressing.
  4. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Chill Time: 1 hour • Calories: 70 • Fat: 0.5g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 5g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 5g