Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Dill
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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Dill
Description
The recipe starts by peeling and thinly slicing English cucumbers to provide a tender yet crisp texture in the salad. These slices are combined with fresh chopped dill and minced garlic, which add bright herbal and aromatic layers. Lemon zest and lemon juice introduce a fresh citrus tang that balances the creaminess of the Greek yogurt base.
The yogurt, plain and likely thick, blends with granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to form a thin, smooth dressing that coats the cucumbers evenly. The salad is served cold, highlighting the refreshing effect of the cucumbers and the lively dill flavor.
This salad pairs well as a cooling accompaniment to grilled meats, sandwiches, or spicy dishes. The ingredients are simple and the preparation straightforward, making it a suitable side for summer meals or light lunches.
The note suggests that both full-fat and nonfat Greek yogurt work well, allowing adjustment of the salad's richness. Adjust seasoning after tossing to achieve the preferred balance of salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber English
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise. Then slice into thin pieces. Place the sliced cucumbers into a large bowl.
- Add the chopped dill, minced garlic, the zest of one lemon, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Toss until the yogurt blends into a thin dressing. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve cold.
Notes
- You can use either full-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt, depending on your preference for creaminess and richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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