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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad

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A light, refreshing cucumber salad with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh dill, perfect for summer and ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: handful of chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumbers if preferred. Slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thickness) using a sharp knife or mandoline.
  2. Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Rinse the cucumbers briefly under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and olive oil (if using). Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped fresh dill gently into the yogurt dressing.
  6. Add the dried cucumber slices to the bowl and gently toss until evenly coated, being careful not to bruise the cucumbers.
  7. Season with freshly ground black pepper and adjust salt as needed, tasting as you go.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Salting and draining cucumbers is essential to avoid a watery salad. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creaminess. Fresh dill is key for flavor. The salad tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes. Can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored refrigerated. Optional add-ins include red pepper flakes for heat or fresh mint for extra freshness.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, Greek yogurt salad, dill salad, summer salad, creamy cucumber salad, easy cucumber salad, healthy salad, low-carb salad, gluten-free salad

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