Cucumber Dill Salad (Print Page)
Crisp cucumbers and red onion with fresh dill in a creamy, tangy dressing. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing clings to every crisp slice without turning the salad soggy even after hours in the fridge
- Fresh dill transforms into something completely different when it meets that tangy creamy dressing
02 -
- Salt your cucumbers and let them sit for 15 minutes before dressing them if you want the absolute crispest texture
- The salad actually gets better after a few hours in the refrigerator so do not be afraid to make it ahead
03 -
- A mandoline makes perfectly thin slices but a sharp knife and some patience work just fine
- Pat your cucumber slices dry with paper towels before dressing for the best texture