Creamy Cucumber Dill Yogurt (Printable Version)

Light cucumber salad tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing with fresh dill and a hint of citrus.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, whole milk or low-fat

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Pantry

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Extra dill sprigs
11 - Freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Place sliced cucumbers and red onion in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar if using, salt, pepper, and chopped dill until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add dried cucumbers and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as desired with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor. Garnish with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you're cooking on borrowed time.
  • The Greek yogurt creates a lush dressing without weighing you down, which sounds contradictory but tastes like pure relief on a summer evening.
  • Fresh dill transforms what could be ordinary into something that tastes like you spent hours thinking about flavor.
02 -
  • Skipping the draining step is the quickest way to end up with a watery puddle instead of a proper salad—those 10 minutes are absolutely worth it.
  • Adding the dressing just before serving is tempting, but letting it chill actually improves the flavor as the dill infuses everything and the yogurt mellows beautifully.
03 -
  • Using whole milk Greek yogurt instead of low-fat creates a dressing that tastes luxurious without any of the artificial texture of some low-fat versions.
  • Fresh lemon juice instead of vinegar gives you a brighter, more Mediterranean feel if that's the direction your meal is heading.
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