Description
This Classic Cucumber Dill Salad is a refreshing and creamy side dish made with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for summer meals, BBQs, or light lunches, it’s simple, quick, and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to release water.
- Drain and gently squeeze excess liquid.
- Add sliced red onion and chopped dill.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh dill for best flavor. You can substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Add garlic for extra taste or chill longer for deeper flavor. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg