Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad with Greek Yogurt
A fresh, creamy, and tangy cucumber salad made with Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Perfect for summer, this salad is light, satisfying, and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Use a salad spinner to remove excess water if available.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Finely chop the fresh dill and dice the red onion.
- Gently fold the cucumber slices, dill, and onion into the dressing. Toss carefully to coat evenly without breaking the cucumbers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to chill and marinate.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Dry cucumbers well before mixing to avoid a watery salad. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Chill the salad for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Fresh dill is essential for the best taste. Optional ingredients like garlic and red onion add extra flavor but can be omitted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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