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Cool cucumber yogurt salad with dill in a white bowl on a wooden table

Cool Cucumber Yogurt Salad with Dill

This cool cucumber yogurt salad with dill is the ultimate side dish for summer cookouts. Creamy, refreshing, and so easy to make, it's a crowd-pleaser every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers or 4 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt for salting cucumbers
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. A mandoline works great for even slices.
  2. Place the cucumber slices in a colander set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss gently. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
  3. After 10 minutes, pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Add the dried cucumber slices to the yogurt mixture and toss gently until well coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with additional fresh dill.