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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt

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A quick and easy fresh cucumber dill salad with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, perfect as a light and healthy side dish for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (sea salt preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: finely sliced red onion

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers thinly, about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thickness.
  2. Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to drain excess moisture.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped dill, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pat the cucumber slices dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to remove moisture.
  5. Transfer cucumbers to a large bowl, pour the creamy dill dressing over them, and gently toss to coat all slices.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes or add sliced red onion.

Notes

Drain cucumbers well to avoid watery salad. Use fresh dill for best flavor. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Optional add-ins include red pepper flakes, red onion, nuts, or feta cheese for variation.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, dill salad, Greek yogurt salad, healthy side dish, creamy cucumber salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe

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