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Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad No Mayo Easy Recipe for Summer

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A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad with dill and red onion, made without mayo. Perfect for summer, this salad is light, tangy, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers (about 500g/1 lb), thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion (about 100g/3.5 oz), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced finely
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of sugar or honey to balance acidity

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry cucumbers. Slice thinly about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Place slices in a colander with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. If too sharp, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add sugar or honey if needed to balance acidity.
  4. Add drained cucumber slices and sliced red onion to the dressing. Gently fold together to coat all slices without breaking them.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Salting and draining cucumbers before mixing helps keep the salad crisp and prevents watery dressing. Soaking red onions in cold water reduces sharpness. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creamy texture. Chill salad for at least 20 minutes before serving for optimal flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and sour cream with coconut or cashew yogurt and dairy-free sour cream.

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