Creamy Cucumber Salad With Dill And Red Onion
This refreshing and creamy cucumber salad combines crisp cucumbers with aromatic dill and tangy red onion. Perfect as a side dish for summer barbecues or as a light snack.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers About 1.5 lbs.
- ½ medium red onion Thinly sliced.
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill Chopped.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Begin by washing the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut them in half lengthwise, then slice them into half-moons about ¼-inch thick.
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl. Add the thinly sliced red onion and mix lightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumbers and red onion. Gently toss until all the vegetables are well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional dill if desired.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including some chopped bell peppers or radishes.
This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Feel free to adjust the garlic powder and dill amount according to your taste preference.