Light, creamy salad with cucumbers, fresh dill, and Greek yogurt dressing, ideal for warm days.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, whole milk or low-fat
→ Fresh Herbs
04 - 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Pantry
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - Extra dill sprigs
11 - Freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place sliced cucumbers and red onion in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar if using, salt, pepper, and chopped dill until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Add the prepared cucumbers and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Garnish with extra dill sprigs and freshly ground black pepper immediately before serving.
