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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe with Easy Dill Yogurt Dressing

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A light, creamy, and refreshing cucumber and onion salad tossed in a tangy dill yogurt dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or as a cooling side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English cucumbers recommended)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water
  • Salt, to taste (preferably kosher or sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). Scoop out seeds if desired to reduce moisture. Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow sharpness. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Make the dill yogurt dressing: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and honey or maple syrup. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the dressing rest while assembling the salad.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, gently toss cucumber slices and drained onion slices with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss lightly to coat evenly without mashing.
  4. Chill and serve (optional): Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to become crisp and cool. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Soak onions in cold water to reduce sharpness. Use thick full-fat Greek yogurt for best dressing texture. If yogurt is too runny, strain it through cheesecloth for 30 minutes. Chill salad before serving for enhanced flavor. Adjust garlic amount to taste. Drain excess liquid if salad becomes watery.

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