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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Greek Yogurt

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A light, refreshing cucumber dill salad with creamy Greek yogurt dressing, perfect as a quick and healthy side dish for warm weather meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced or peeled and diced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: thin slices of red onion
  • Optional: fresh mint or parsley instead of or combined with dill
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the cucumbers. Peel if desired, then slice very thinly (about 1/8 inch thickness).
  2. Place sliced cucumbers in a colander or bowl, sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon salt, toss to coat, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water. Gently squeeze or pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add the drained cucumbers to the yogurt dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld and keep the salad crisp (optional but recommended).
  6. Before serving, stir the salad gently and sprinkle extra fresh dill on top for garnish.

Notes

Salting and draining cucumbers is essential to prevent watery salad. Use fresh lemon juice and dill for best flavor. Chill salad before serving to meld flavors. Optional ingredients like red onion, mint, or chili flakes can be added for variation. For dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt.

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