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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Salad with Red Onion and Feta

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A crisp and creamy cucumber salad featuring fresh dill, tangy feta, and a luscious yogurt-based dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers or 3–4 Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Slice thinly about 1/8 inch thick. If watery, sprinkle with salt, toss gently, and drain in a colander for 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Thinly slice half a red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness. Drain and pat dry.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently toss cucumber slices, drained red onion, and chopped dill with the dressing in a medium bowl. Coat evenly but do not overmix.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and fold in gently with a spatula.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soften slightly while remaining crisp.
  7. Taste before serving and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

Use firm, fresh cucumbers to avoid excess water. Soaking red onions reduces sharpness. Letting the salad rest for at least 20 minutes improves flavor melding. Fold in feta gently to keep texture. For vegan option, substitute dairy ingredients with coconut yogurt and vegan feta.

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