Description
This refreshing cucumber dill salad with yogurt is creamy, light, and full of fresh flavor. Made with crisp cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, garlic, and fresh dill, it’s the perfect healthy side dish for warm days or a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from cucumbers.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Add chopped dill and mix well.
- Fold in cucumbers gently.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use thick Greek yogurt for best results. Fresh dill is essential for flavor. You can add a splash of vinegar for extra tang. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days, but best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg