Creamy Cucumber Salad

Total Time: 10 minutes

Creamy Cucumber Salad. Everyone needs a go-to recipe for a simple side salad. This refreshing cucumber salad is absolutely ideal for this purpose! Crunchy cucumber slices and pungent red onion are combined in a creamy dill-yogurt dressing, creating a side dish that is impossible not to adore!

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Recipe Notes

  • Feel free to incorporate fresh dill or parsley instead of dried dill for an even more vibrant flavor.
  • This salad pairs wonderfully with meats, chicken, fish, or even roasted potatoes, offering a delightful complement to a variety of dishes.
  • It’s an excellent accompaniment to various BBQ dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience.
  • If desired, you can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream, and for an extra delightful twist, consider adding feta cheese.
  • Storage: Due to the yogurt-based dressing, it’s recommended to consume or store the salad within 3 days, ensuring the freshness and quality of the dish
  • Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

This refreshing cucumber salad is absolutely ideal as a side salad! Crunchy cucumber slices and pungent red onion are combined in a creamy dill-yogurt dressing, creating a side dish that is impossible not to adore!

Prep 10 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 49

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 large cucumber - thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion - thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions 

  • Begin by cutting the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin rounds.
  • Peel the red onion, halve it, and thinly slice.
  • In a bowl, combine the cucumber slices, red onion slices, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt.
  • Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried dill. Mix everything thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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