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Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing

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A quick and refreshing cucumber salad featuring a creamy yogurt dressing with fresh dill, perfect for hot summer days and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice them thinly—about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. If using red onion, slice it very thinly and place it in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the sharpness, then drain well.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, olive oil (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in fresh dill and fresh mint (if using) into the dressing.
  5. Add the sliced cucumbers and drained onions to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together, making sure each slice is coated but not mushy.
  6. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

If the salad seems watery after chilling, drain a little liquid off and gently stir before serving. Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin. For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or soy-based plain yogurt and replace lemon juice with apple cider vinegar if desired.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, dill salad, yogurt dressing, summer salad, easy salad, healthy salad, creamy cucumber salad

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