Description
This refreshing and creamy Cucumber Dill Salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. Crisp cucumbers, tangy red onions, and fragrant dill are tossed in a creamy dressing for a light and flavorful salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 2 large cucumbers)
Red Onion:
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dill:
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Make Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss Ingredients: Add cucumbers, red onion, and dill to the bowl. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with extra dill before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat Greek yogurt.
- You can add sliced radishes for extra crunch and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: American, Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
