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Creamy Dill Cucumber Red Onion Salad

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A refreshingly simple and creamy cucumber salad with red onion and fresh dill, featuring a tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt and white wine vinegar. Perfect as a cool, zesty side for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and thinly slice 3 English cucumbers. Optionally, lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Thinly slice 1 small red onion evenly for uniform bites.
  3. Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh dill finely.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Add the cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped dill to the dressing. Gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula or large spoon, avoiding over-mixing.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cucumbers soak up the dressing.
  8. Before serving, gently stir the salad again. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley.

Notes

Slice cucumbers about 1/8 inch thick for best texture. Salting cucumbers before mixing helps reduce excess moisture but be sure to pat dry to avoid watery dressing. Use fresh white wine vinegar for a bright, crisp flavor. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Drain excess liquid if salad becomes watery after chilling.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, red onion salad, summer salad, easy side dish, white wine vinegar salad

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