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Fresh Cucumber Salad with Dill and Creamy Greek Yogurt

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A quick and refreshing cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy Greek yogurt, and bright fresh dill. Perfect as a light side dish or a palate cleanser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of honey

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cucumbers well and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. If cucumbers feel watery, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
  3. Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill.
  4. Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, starting with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, adjusting as needed.
  5. Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to coat without bruising the cucumbers.
  6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld and cucumbers soften slightly.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.

Notes

Salt cucumbers and pat dry to avoid watery salad. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creaminess. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for flavor. Gently toss to keep cucumbers crisp. Chill at least 15 minutes before serving. Can substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or cashew-based yogurt for vegan version.

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