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Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

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A quick, easy, and refreshing cucumber salad featuring a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with fresh dill. Perfect as a light side dish or snack, especially in warm weather.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the cucumber slices and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill to the dressing. Toss gently to coat all slices evenly.
  4. If using, stir in 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak up the dressing.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad again and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

To avoid watery salad, drain or pat dry cucumbers before mixing. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Chilling the salad for at least 20 minutes improves taste. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for best aroma and flavor. For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond-based yogurt and add garlic powder if desired.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, dill salad, Greek yogurt dressing, healthy salad, easy salad, summer salad, low-carb salad, keto salad, refreshing salad

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