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Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

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A refreshing, tangy-creamy salad of crisp cucumbers, yogurt, and fresh dill that comes together in minutes—perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or a quick veggie side.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional, balances acidity)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a colander, toss the cucumber slices with a pinch of salt; let sit 10 minutes to draw out excess water, then pat dry.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the yogurt, dill, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the drained cucumbers and red onion to the bowl; fold gently until evenly coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours for flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For even less water, lightly squeeze cucumbers in paper towels after salting.
  • Swap yogurt for sour cream or half-and-half mix for a richer dressing.
  • Add chopped fresh mint or parsley for a herb twist.
  • Best enjoyed the day it’s made; leftovers keep 1–2 days refrigerated.

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