Cucumber Dill Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers with fresh dill in a tangy cream dressing. Perfect summer side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Herbs

03 - 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Dressing

04 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like something that required way more effort and planning
  • The cucumbers release water as they sit, creating their own lightly pickled dressing that gets better overnight
02 -
  • Salt your cucumbers and let them sit for 15 minutes before adding the dressing if you want a crisper final result
  • The salad becomes increasingly watery as it sits, which is actually perfect for spooning over grilled fish or chicken
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty ribbons instead of slices for an elegant presentation at dinner parties
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with paper towels before dressing if you plan to serve this immediately and prefer it less watery

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