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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad Without Mayo

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A light, refreshing, and creamy cucumber dill salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, perfect for summer and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 300 grams)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (kosher preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into half-moons about 1/8-inch thick. Optionally peel cucumbers for less bitterness.
  2. Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
  3. After 10 minutes, gently press cucumbers with hands or paper towels to remove released water, keeping them moist but not dripping.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic (if using), chopped dill, black pepper, and red onion (if using). Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add drained cucumbers to the dressing and gently toss to coat evenly without overmixing.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld and cucumbers soak up the dressing.
  7. Before serving, stir the salad and sprinkle extra fresh dill on top for garnish.

Notes

Salting and draining cucumbers is crucial to avoid a watery salad. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creaminess. Fresh dill is preferred over dried. Chill salad for at least 20 minutes before serving. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt. Add toasted nuts for crunch if desired.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, Greek yogurt salad, summer salad, no mayo salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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