Cucumber Dill Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp cucumbers and fresh dill in a light, creamy dressing. Ready in 10 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Herbs
03 - 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
06 - 1 tsp sugar
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), vinegar (or lemon juice), sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until well combined.
04 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The tangy dressing cuts through rich main dishes like grilled meats or hearty stews
- It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like something that took much longer
02 -
- Salted cucumbers release water which can make the dressing thin, so serve this with a slotted spoon if it sits too long
- The salad actually improves after a few hours in the refrigerator as the onions mellow
03 -
- Use a mandoline if you want perfectly even slices without much effort
- The salad keeps for two days but the cucumbers will soften considerably