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Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad Recipe Easy 5-Minute Side Dish

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A quick and refreshing cucumber salad with a creamy dill dressing, perfect as a light side dish for summer meals. This salad combines crisp cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, and fresh dill for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English or Kirby cucumbers recommended)
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers (about 500g or 1 lb).
  2. Peel and thinly slice ½ small red onion (about 50g). To mellow the onion, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove (optional), ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon honey or sugar if using until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill into the dressing and mix thoroughly.
  5. Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the dressing and gently toss until coated.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use fresh dill for best flavor. Thinly slice cucumbers and onions for better texture. To avoid watery salad, drain excess cucumber water by pressing slices on paper towels. Chill salad to let flavors meld. For dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and Greek yogurt with coconut or plant-based yogurt. Optional additions include toasted sunflower seeds, walnuts, or a pinch of smoked paprika.

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