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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Dill and Greek Yogurt Dressing for Easy Summer Meals

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A light, tangy, and creamy cucumber salad featuring a Greek yogurt and dill dressing, perfect for refreshing summer meals and easy side dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly—aim for about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness. To avoid excess moisture, place the sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes. Then, gently press or pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  3. Fold the chopped dill gently into the dressing, mixing until evenly distributed.
  4. Add the cucumber slices to the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly, ensuring every slice is coated with the creamy mixture.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to absorb the dressing.
  6. Just before serving, give the salad a quick toss and sprinkle a little extra fresh dill on top for presentation and flavor.

Notes

For best results, slice cucumbers thinly and drain excess moisture to avoid watery salad. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for creaminess. Chill salad for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Can substitute lemon juice with white wine vinegar. For dairy-free version, use thick coconut yogurt. Salad is best eaten within 1-2 days and should not be reheated.

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

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