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Cucumber Dill Salad

Cucumber Dill Salad: Refreshing & Creamy Summer Delight

A refreshing and creamy Cucumber Dill Salad perfect for summer BBQs, featuring crisp cucumbers and aromatic dill.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 104

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces cucumbers English or Persian for best crunch
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 piece red onion finely sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat for best consistency
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil can substitute with neutral oil
  • 1/2 piece lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, blend together the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the dressing aside.
  2. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons to yield about 4 cups. Finely slice half a red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill. Gently fold the ingredients together.
  4. Pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the cucumber and dill mixture. Toss gently for about 1 minute, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to serve cold later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day and consume within a day for optimal flavor and texture.

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