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Cucumber Dill Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad That's Surprisingly Easy to Make

A refreshing cucumber dill salad that’s perfect for summer, combining crisp cucumbers with a creamy yogurt dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Fresh & Seasonal
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Long English cucumbers are preferred for lower water content.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Avoid using dried dill for the best results.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Green onions can be a good substitute.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat is ideal for a thicker consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Invest in quality oil to enhance flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 clove Garlic Use sparingly as it can overpower other ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to your taste.

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and cut into 3mm thick half-moons. Finely slice the red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the cucumber slices, red onions, and dill. Pour the dressing over and mix until well-coated.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and serve the salad on the same day to avoid wilting.

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