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Creamy Cucumber Salad

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A quick and easy creamy cucumber salad with red onion, featuring a tangy yogurt-based dressing and fresh dill, perfect as a refreshing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers (English or Kirby), thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon sugar or honey

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry cucumbers. Slice thinly into rounds about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Peel if desired.
  2. Peel and thinly slice half a medium red onion. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to mellow the sharpness, then drain well.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper. Add sugar or honey if desired to soften tanginess.
  4. Gently toss the sliced cucumbers and red onions with the dressing until evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to prevent mushiness.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cucumbers soften slightly.
  6. Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve cold.

Notes

Soaking red onion slices in cold water mellows their sharpness. Thin but not paper-thin cucumber slices help the dressing cling without making the salad mushy. Chill at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Drain excess liquid if salad becomes watery. Use fresh dill for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute vegan mayo and plant-based yogurt.

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