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Fresh Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Dill and Red Onion

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A refreshing Greek cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sharp red onion, and fragrant fresh dill tossed in a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side or snack, ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Optional: 1/4 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry 2 large English cucumbers. Slice them thinly into rounds about 1/8-inch thick. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel and thinly slice half a medium red onion. Separate the rings gently and add them to the cucumbers. If desired, soak the onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor, then drain.
  3. Rinse and finely chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh dill. Add it to the bowl with cucumbers and onions.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 large lemon and 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every slice. Fold in optional feta cheese and Kalamata olives if using.
  6. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Alternatively, refrigerate and serve within 30 minutes to keep cucumbers crisp.

Notes

For best texture, slice cucumbers and onions thinly and evenly. Lightly salt cucumbers and drain excess water to keep salad crisp. Add dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for best flavor. Soaking onions in cold water mellows sharpness. Salad can be chilled but should be served within 30 minutes to prevent sogginess. Optional additions include feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, or protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.

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