Description
This healthy cucumber dill salad is a refreshing and creamy side dish made with crisp cucumbers, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and a touch of garlic and lemon. It’s light, easy to prepare, and perfect for warm days or as a healthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Sprinkle with a little salt and let them sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess water.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add fresh dill and stir well.
- Combine cucumbers with the dressing and mix gently.
- Add red onion if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh dill for the best flavor. Drain cucumbers well to avoid excess water. You can substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative if needed. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- 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: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg