Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

Name: Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced (optional); Salt and pepper

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This Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad is the quintessential fresh side dish, cutting through rich meals with its bright, cooling flavors. English cucumbers are sliced paper-thin and tossed with delicate slivers of red onion in a dressing of Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a generous amount of fragrant dill. The yogurt provides a creamy, tangy base without heaviness, making this salad feel light and revitalizing. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, spicy dishes, or as part of a summer picnic spread. Quick to prepare and best served chilled, it's a classic that never fails to please with its clean, satisfying crunch.

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A white bowl filled with a creamy cucumber salad with fresh dill

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time0 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Mandoline or sharp knifeMixing bowlColander

Ingredients

Instructions

1
Place the sliced cucumbers and red onions in a colander. Sprinkle with salt, toss, and let drain for 10 minutes to remove excess water.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and garlic (if using).
3
Pat the cucumber and onion slices dry with a paper towel.
4
Add the vegetables to the yogurt dressing and toss gently until everything is well coated.
5
Season with black pepper and additional salt if needed. Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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