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Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad with Greek Yogurt

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A cool, creamy cucumber and onion salad with fresh dill and Greek yogurt dressing, perfect as a light and refreshing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers (English or Kirby), thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers under cold water and slice thinly (about 1/8-inch or 3 mm thick) using a mandoline or sharp knife. If very watery, sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then press out excess moisture with paper towels.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly tangy.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine cucumbers and onions. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the salad and fold in carefully to preserve flavor.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cucumbers absorb dressing.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Notes

Thin slices are key for texture and flavor balance. Soaking onions in cold water mellows their bite. Letting the salad chill for at least 30 minutes improves flavor melding. Use fresh dill for best results. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt.

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

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