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Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

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A refreshing, tangy, and smooth cucumber salad made creamy with Greek yogurt dressing, perfect as a light and healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the English cucumbers if desired and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). Place in a colander with a pinch of salt and let drain for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and honey or sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. If using, thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the sharpness, then drain well.
  4. Pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels. Add cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to coat evenly.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 15–20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak up the dressing.
  6. Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Drain any excess liquid if the salad seems watery.

Notes

Salt cucumbers well and drain to prevent watery salad. Use thick Greek yogurt for best texture. Chill salad before serving to enhance flavors. Optional ingredients like red onion and honey balance flavor. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt.

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