Creamy Cucumber & Dill Salad—formatted for easy reading, printing, or sharing on social media:
🥒 Zesty Creamy Cucumber & Dill Salad 🍋
A refreshing, crunchy, and creamy salad perfect for warm days, BBQs, and light meals.
⏱ Ready in: 15 minutes
👥 Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers) 🥒
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½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream 🥛
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¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced 🧅
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2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped 🌿
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 🍋
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Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep the veggies:
Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. For extra crispness, pat cucumbers dry with a paper towel.
2️⃣ Mix the dressing:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt (or sour cream), chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Combine:
Add cucumbers and onions to a large bowl. Pour the creamy dressing over and gently toss until evenly coated.
4️⃣ Chill:
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
5️⃣ Garnish & serve:
Top with a sprinkle of fresh dill or a crack of black pepper before serving. Enjoy cold!
💡 Flavorful Tip:
Add a handful of chopped walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds for a delicious crunch! 🌰
📝 Make It Your Own:
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🍅 Add halved cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness.
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🌿 Swap dill with parsley or mint for a fresh twist.
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🍗 Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish.
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❄️ Make ahead: Store the veggies and dressing separately and mix just before serving to keep it crisp.
🥄 Who’s ready to dive into this creamy, zesty bowl of summer goodness? 💚
Tag someone who needs to make this for your next picnic! 🧺✨
