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Crispy Cucumber Dill Salad: The Best 10-Minute Recipe

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This crispy cucumber dill salad is a textural revelation—cool, crunchy, creamy, and bright all at once. It comes together in ten minutes flat, uses ingredients you probably already have, and pairs with just about everything from grilled chicken to a cozy bowl of soup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red onion or shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for salting cucumbers)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Salt the cucumbers: Wash and trim cucumbers, slice into thin rounds or half-moons (about ¼-inch thick). Place in a colander set over a bowl or sink, sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon kosher salt, toss to coat, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. While cucumbers rest, finely chop dill, thinly slice red onion or shallot, and measure out sour cream/yogurt, vinegar, and olive oil.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together sour cream/yogurt, white wine vinegar, olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, and optional sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Dry the cucumbers: After 10-15 minutes, rinse cucumbers under cold water to remove surface salt. Pat very dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  5. Combine and dress: Place dried cucumber slices and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over top and add chopped dill.
  6. Toss gently with a spatula or large spoon until evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately or let rest in the fridge for 15-20 minutes for flavors to meld. For best texture, add dressing just before serving if making ahead.

Notes

Don’t skip salting the cucumbers—it’s essential for crunch. Dry cucumbers thoroughly after rinsing to prevent watery dressing. Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead. For vegan version, use vegan sour cream or unsweetened coconut yogurt. For Greek-style, swap dill for mint and oregano, add feta and olives.

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