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Best Cucumber Salad

Best Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing in 5 Minutes

This Best Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, quick dish perfect for summer gatherings, featuring crisp cucumbers and creamy dill dressing.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 medium cucumbers Opt for farm-fresh varieties, ideally "burpless".
  • 1 cup yogurt Use Greek yogurt for a thicker dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill Finely chopped.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 lemon lemon juice Fresh is best!
For Serving
  • pinch salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
  • to taste black pepper Freshly cracked for a subtle kick.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • mandoline

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing 2–3 medium cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice them thinly, aiming for about 1/8-inch thickness. Once sliced, place them into a mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh dill, 1 clove of minced garlic, and the juice of half a lemon. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers in the mixing bowl. Use a salad spoon to toss the cucumbers and dressing together carefully, aiming for an even coating on every slice.
  4. Taste the salad and sprinkle in a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavors. Serve immediately while it's fresh and vibrant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal enjoyment, serve immediately after preparation and consider using a mandoline for uniform slicing.

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