Description
A light and refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad with crispy cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon, and fresh dill, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (150 grams) Greek yogurt or plain full-fat yogurt
- 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ⅕ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ lb (670 grams) cucumbers, sliced
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash the cucumbers gently under cold water and slice them into think rounds—about ¼ inch thick. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the onion: Thinly slice your red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers. Mix them together lightly.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Combine & coat: Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Add the freshly chopped dill and gently toss.
- Taste test: Check for seasoning and adjust as needed.
Notes
Letting the salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, summer salad, refreshing salad