🥒 Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill & Red Onion
Fresh Mediterranean Side Dish
📝 Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill and Red Onion is crisp, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Cool cucumbers are tossed in a light, creamy lemon dressing with fragrant dill and a hint of sharp red onion. It’s the perfect side dish for grilled meats, seafood, or enjoyed on its own as a light, satisfying lunch.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salad
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3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
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¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
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2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
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½ cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (to taste)
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1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
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Crumbled feta cheese
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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Pinch of sugar or honey (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Cucumbers
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If using regular cucumbers, lightly salt slices and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry to remove excess water.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
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In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad
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Add cucumbers, red onion, and dill to a large bowl.
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Pour dressing over and gently toss until coated.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
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Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
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Serve cold.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes, but for best texture, add dressing shortly before serving.
Q: What cucumbers work best?
English or Persian cucumbers are ideal because they’re crisp and less watery.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes, use dairy-free yogurt or a tahini-lemon dressing instead.
Q: Is this salad low-carb?
Yes, it’s naturally low-carb and keto-friendly.
Q: What does it pair well with?
Grilled chicken, fish, kebabs, or pita and hummus.
