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Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

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A refreshing and creamy cucumber dill salad with red onion, perfect as a light side dish or a fresh addition to any meal. This salad features a tangy Greek yogurt and mayo dressing with fresh dill and lemon juice.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English or Persian cucumbers preferred)
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced (soaked briefly in cold water to mellow if desired)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Place in a colander and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then gently squeeze and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion. Place in a small bowl with cold water and soak for 5 minutes to mellow the sharpness. Drain and pat dry.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), sugar or honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Add the drained cucumbers and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Add chopped fresh dill. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat every slice.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and salad chill.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss again. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Salting the cucumbers and letting them rest is key to avoid a watery salad. Soaking the red onion in cold water mellows its sharpness. The salad tastes best after chilling for at least 30 minutes but can be stored up to 2 days refrigerated. For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives. Optional additions include red pepper flakes for heat or toasted seeds for extra crunch.

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