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Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill and Red Onion

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A quick, refreshing, and creamy cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sharp red onion, and fresh dill in a tangy dressing. Perfect as a cool side dish for warm weather meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers (English or Kirby cucumbers work best)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for salting cucumbers
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry 2 medium cucumbers. Slice them thinly—about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. Sprinkle cucumber slices with 1 teaspoon salt and place in a colander over the sink for 10 minutes to draw out excess water. Rinse salt off and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. Peel and slice 1 small red onion as thinly as possible. Soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder taste is desired, then drain and pat dry.
  4. Rinse and finely chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or measure 1 teaspoon dried dill).
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove (optional), ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add prepared cucumbers, red onion, and dill to the dressing. Gently toss until evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and chill.

Notes

Salting the cucumber slices before mixing helps draw out excess water and keeps the salad crisp. Soaking red onion slices in cold water mellows their sharpness. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture. Avoid freezing as texture will degrade. Vegan substitutions can be made using cashew cream or coconut yogurt and vegan mayo.

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Keywords: creamy cucumber salad, cucumber salad with dill, red onion salad, easy cucumber salad, summer salad, refreshing side dish

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