Dill Cucumber and Onion Salad
Many of us grew up with having cucumbers and onions, mixed with a vinegar mixture during the summer when these were plentiful in the garden. We are calling this a Dill Cucumber and Onion Salad, as it’s just an elevated version. It’s still easy to make and can be prepared a few hours ahead of time.
By using Greek Yogurt, this makes a lighter version instead of a mayonnaise base.
Making Dill Cucumber and Onion Salad
Dressing:
1/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper – to taste
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper
Refrigerate for use later up to 2 hours
Salad:
2 large cucumbers, sliced and cut into half rounds
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Combine the sliced cucumbers and sliced red onions in a large bowl.
Add chopped dill and stir to evenly distribute.
Pour dressing over this and mix thoroughly.
Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours
A few hints and tips:
Use fresh herbs when available
Make your dressing a couple of hours in advance, to allow flavors to mix – refrigerate
Many prefer a seedless cucumber
Salad can be prepared a couple of hours ahead of time – refrigerate until serving
Mayonnaise can be used instead of Greek Yogurt
Dill Cucumber and Onion Salad
An elevated version of the typical cucumber and onion salad mixture
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 1/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced and cut into half rounds
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
Dressing:
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper
Refrigerate up to 2 hours for use later
Salad:
Combine the sliced cucumbers and sliced red onions in a large bowl.
Add chopped dill and stir to evenly distribute.
Pour dressing over this and mix thoroughly.
Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours
Other salad ideas:
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Happy Travels,
Rosemary
